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Quiz about Main Street by Sinclair Lewis

"Main Street" by Sinclair Lewis Quiz

Try and answer these questions about a novel where one character's desire to improve a town's culture may prove to be too much for her and the townspeople.

A multiple-choice quiz by itsfun4u2c. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
itsfun4u2c

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
201,543

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
218

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Question 1 of 10

1. The "Main Street" that is the focus of the story is in which town? Hint

Gopher Prairie, Minnesota

Holcomb, Kansas

Ridgway, Colorado

Maycomb, Alabama

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Question 2 of 10

2. Can you name the central character of this book who wishes to improve her new town with events similar to those she experienced in Chicago, Minneapolis and St. Paul? Give her name before she marries. Hint

Carol Milford

Nancy Clutter

Eula May

Lisa Krysiak

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the featured husband in this story? Hint

Dr. Will Kennicott

Governor Bill Owens

Mayor Wellington Webb

Ken Salazar

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Question 4 of 10

4. This person was the town's handyman and the only Democrat in the town. Who was this atheist? Hint

Guy Pollock

Sam Clark

Mile Bjornstam

Harry Haydock

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is Guy Pollock? Hint

A boyfriend from college

A love affair temptation

Someone who designs roads and buildings

A repairman in charge of fixing Main Street

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the first play voted by the drama committee? Hint

Hillside, Wheelside, Townside

From Here to Eternity

The Girl from Kankakee

The Sound of Music

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was Hugh? Hint

The child of the main character

A store owner

The town's Police Chief

The divorce lawyer for the main character

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who are Bea and Olaf? Hint

Family of the main character who visit

The main characters of the play put on by the Drama Committee

Brother and sister of Guy Pollock

Family of Miles Bjornstam who die

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is Erik? Hint

Hugh's new friend

A store clerk who is involved in an affair

Guy's brother

Bill Owen's attorney

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Question 10 of 10

10. At the end of the novel, the main character leaves her town and its "Main Street". Does she ever return to live there?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The "Main Street" that is the focus of the story is in which town?

Answer: Gopher Prairie, Minnesota

In the foreword of this novel, it is explained that although this story is set in Gopher Prairie, it is a continuation of main streets everywhere.

Holcomb, Kansas was the town where Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood" took place and based on after actual events. Maycomb, Alabama is from Harper Lee's famous "To Kill A Mockingbird" novel. Ridgway, Colorado is the very small town where I grew up. It is located 35 miles from Telluride and 90 miles south of Grand Junction.

Answer: Carol Milford

She becomes Carol Kennicott after her marriage to Dr. Will Kennicott.

3. Who was the featured husband in this story?

Answer: Dr. Will Kennicott

Mayor Wellington Webb, Governor Bill Ovens and Senator Ken Salazar are all Colorado public officials.

Carol was employed as a librarian in St. Paul at the time when she met Dr. Kennicott through her friends, the Marburys.

4. This person was the town's handyman and the only Democrat in the town. Who was this atheist?

Answer: Mile Bjornstam

He was known as the "The Red Swede" and a general store arguer.

5. Who is Guy Pollock?

Answer: A love affair temptation

Carol is impressed by his artistic views and tastes as well as his education.

6. What was the first play voted by the drama committee?

Answer: The Girl from Kankakee

Carol would be the only one to vote against this selection.

7. Who was Hugh?

Answer: The child of the main character

He liked to play with Olaf, Miles Bjornstam's child.

8. Who are Bea and Olaf?

Answer: Family of Miles Bjornstam who die

They died of typhoid. A touching moment is when Hugh wants to play with Olaf right after the funeral.

9. Who is Erik?

Answer: A store clerk who is involved in an affair

During this affair, things heat up as he's confronted by Dr. Will Kennicott.

10. At the end of the novel, the main character leaves her town and its "Main Street". Does she ever return to live there?

Answer: Yes

The book ends here. It's up to the reader to feel sorry or happy for Carol.

Source: Author itsfun4u2c

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