please check

the small town, the medical business, and dishonest ministers were all targets of novelist
a. Duke Ellington
b. Sinclair Lewis
c. Langston Hughes
d. William Randolph Hearst

B?

YUP!

To confirm the answer, we can examine each option and see which one aligns with the given information.

a. Duke Ellington: Duke Ellington was a renowned jazz musician and composer, not a novelist. Therefore, option A can be eliminated.

b. Sinclair Lewis: Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist and playwright. He is known for his critically acclaimed works, many of which highlighted societal issues in small towns. One of his famous novels, "Main Street," explores the struggles of small-town life. Based on this information, option B seems to be the correct choice.

c. Langston Hughes: Langston Hughes was a prominent American poet, social activist, and novelist associated with the Harlem Renaissance. While his works often addressed social issues, the given information does not align with his writing themes. Therefore, option C can be eliminated.

d. William Randolph Hearst: William Randolph Hearst was an influential American newspaper publisher and businessman, but he was not a novelist. Therefore, option D can be eliminated.

By the process of elimination, it appears that the correct answer is b. Sinclair Lewis.