Why is Owl Eyes so surprised with Gatsby's library?

Gatsby has volume 1 of Stoddard's Lectures

What irony does Nick notice at Gatsby's party?

Although the party is rowdy and most people are drunk, Gatsby is reserved and never drinks alcohol.

Although many people are gossiping about him, Gatsby brags about the great number of close friends he has.

Although his house is huge and opulent, Gatsby laments that his house is too small for him.

All of his guests are wealthy and/or famous, but Gatsby has done nothing remarkable in his life.

Why is Nick momentarily embarrassed at the party?

He speaks to a man he does not know is Gatsby

He doesn't recognize Jordan immediately

He feels very poor among the other guests

Gatsby did not expect him to actually attend the party

What do Gatsby and Nick plan to do the morning after the party?

They plan to go up in the hydroplane

They plan to go into New York to visit Myrtle at her apartment.

They plan to visit Jordan at her aunt's house

They plan to take Gatsby's boat out into the bay

Which statement best describes a reaction Nick has to Gatsby?

He is impressed by Gatsby's smile and think he seems very genuine

He thinks Gatsby seems decadent and self-indulgent

He is surprised by how informally Gatsby speaks to everyone

He is disgusted by how drunk and rude Gatsby is

At the end of the party most couples end up doing what?

Helping each other back to their cars

All of the following happen at the scene of the car wreck at the end of Gatsby's party EXCEPT:

The driver still believes he can drive the car

The car runs off the road into a ditch

Nick comes to learn all of the following about Jordan EXCEPT

She was accused of cheating at a golf tournament she won

She left the roof of a borrowed car open , then lied about it

What does Nick think of Jordan?

He thinks she is incurably dishonest

He thinks she is genuine and caring

He thinks she has integrity and is trustworthy

He thinks she would be a wonderful wife

What does the word "eddies" mean?

A current moving in the opposite direction of the main current

What does "malevolent" mean?

A keen sense of sadness or regret

To tease someone with a promise

The Great Gatsby, Chapter 3

Authored by Wendy Gilliam

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10th - 12th Grade

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This quiz focuses squarely on Chapter 3 of F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby*, examining students' comprehension of key plot events, character interactions, and literary elements. Designed for high school students in grades 10-12, the assessment requires students to demonstrate close reading skills, character analysis, and understanding of literary devices such as irony and symbolism. Students must recall specific details about Gatsby's extravagant party, analyze the relationships between Nick, Gatsby, and Jordan Baker, and interpret the significance of scenes like the encounter with the "owl-eyed" man in Gatsby's library. The quiz also tests vocabulary comprehension with terms like "eddies" and "malevolent," while requiring students to understand character motivations and the social dynamics of the Jazz Age setting. Success on this assessment demands careful attention to Fitzgerald's characterization techniques and the ability to distinguish between rumor and reality in the novel's exploration of wealth and identity. Created by Wendy Gilliam, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 10 and 12. This comprehensive quiz serves multiple instructional purposes in the English classroom, functioning effectively as a chapter review assessment, homework assignment, or formative evaluation tool to gauge student understanding before moving to subsequent chapters. Teachers can use this quiz as a warm-up activity to refresh students' memory of Chapter 3 events or as a focused review session that prepares students for larger unit assessments on the complete novel. The detailed questions support classroom discussions about character development, thematic elements, and Fitzgerald's writing techniques, making it an excellent springboard for analytical writing assignments or Socratic seminars. This assessment aligns with Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3, as it requires students to cite textual evidence and analyze character development, while also supporting CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4 through its vocabulary components that enhance students' understanding of figurative and connotative language.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do many guests arrive at Gatsby's party?

By boat

In a car provided by Gatsby

They walk

By train

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is "special" about Nick's invitation to Gatsby's party?

Nick received his invitation by special delivery

Nick's invitation was hand written

Nick seems to be the one of only a few people actually invited to the party.

Nick is not famous or wealthy, so did not expect to be invited

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Nick run into at Gatsby's party?

Tom Buchanan

Daisy Buchanan

Jordan Baker

All of the above

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Jordan Baker's profession?

famous artist

well known heiress

famous golfer

famous model

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the girl who tore her dress the last time she was at Gatsby's?

She showed up wearing the same dress a second time

She got in an argument with her husband

Gatsby bought her a new one

She drank too much and passed out

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is NOT one of the speculations about Gatsby made by guests at his party?

Gatsby killed a man once

Gatsby was a German spy during the war

Gatsby was in the American army during the war

Gatsby is the cousin to the Kaiser Wilhelm

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Who is the "owl-eyed" man?

A friend of Jordan's who thinks he is her boyfriend

A man who seems to be Gatsby's servant

A neighbor of Gatsby's

The man Nick encounters in Gatsby's library

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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