What is the “valley of ashes”?

A barren, lower-middle class area separating East Egg from West Egg.

An area in East Egg where a fire had been many years ago.

An imaginary place used as a metaphor for Gatsby’s loneliness

What are the “eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg”?

An illustration on a billboard overlooking the valley of ashes

Seeing eye dogs that the doctor trains fro the Association of the Blind

A group of security guards who monitor the doctor’s home and offices

A new kind of contact lens that the doctor has just developed

Who are Myrtle and George Wilson?

Myrtle is Tom’s mistress. George is Myrtle’s husband.

Myrtle is Tom’s cousin. George is her son.

George is Tom’s business partner. Myrtle is George’s wife.

They are the caretakers of Tom’s estate.

W here do the three of them go?

The apartment Tom rents and always takes his mistress to

The dealer where Tom bought his last car

Identify Catherine and Mr. and Mrs. McKee.

Catherine is Myrtle’s sister. The McKees live downstairs in the apartment complex

Catherine is Nick’s secretary. Mrs. McKee is her sister, and Mr. McKee is her brother-in-law

Catherine is Tom’s cousin. The McKees are the apartment managers

Catherine is Mrs. McKee’s best friend. The McKees are old neighbors of Myrtle’s

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

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

Nick received his invitation by special delivery

Nick's invitation was hand written

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

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

She drank too much and passed out

Who is the "owl-eyed" man?

The man Nick encounters in Gatsby's library

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

A man who seems to be Gatsby's servant

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.

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

According to Jordan, what did Daisy do on her wedding day?

Stayed sober so she could remember her wedding day.

Swore to stay devoted to the love of her life: Tom.

Which best describes Gatsby the first time Nick sees him?

He is a positive, kind man who seems to see the best in people.

Speaks elegantly and seems supportive.

Why has Gatsby been giving all those parties?

Gatsby has parties since he does not like to go to them.

Gatsby likes to show off his wealth.

Why didn’t Gatsby ask Jordan to arrange the meeting with Daisy?

He wanted Daisy to see his house.

He wanted Nick to be there for the meeting in case Daisy got “upset.”

He thought Daisy would be more likely to come if Nick asked her.

He didn't want to have to go into New York.

Why didn’t Gatsby ask Jordan to arrange the meeting with Daisy?

He wanted Daisy to see his house.

He wanted Nick to be there for the meeting in case Daisy got “upset.”

He thought Daisy would be more likely to come if Nick asked her.

He didn't want to have to go into New York.

What is the favor that Gatsby wants from Nick?

Invite Daisy to tea at his house.

Clean his house before the party.

Gatsby tells Nick who Mr. Wolfsheim is. He is:

the man who fixed the 1919 World Series.

a bootlegger for the speakeasies.

not to be messed with if he wants to keep his teeth.

What does Jordan reveal happened in August just after Tom and Daisy were married?

Tom was caught with another woman when he wrecked his car

Tom realized how much he was in love with Daisy.

Daisy realized Tom loved her despite his affairs.

What does Mr. Wolfsheim have for cuff buttons?

bullets from the body of one of his mob buddies

How does Nick feel about Jordan despite her dishonesty?

He doesn't think anything about her.

What reasons does Gatsby give for Daisy’s original decision to marry Tom?

Tom has good social standing and was acceptable to her parents.

She thought Gatsby had died in the war.

She didn’t think Gatsby would wait for her.

Deep down, she had always loved Tom.

Who attends Gatsby's funeral?

Nick, Mr. Gatz, the minister, and Owl-Eyes

Nick, Owl-Eyes, some servants, and the gardener

Mr. Gatz shows Nick a copy of "Hopalong Cassidy" that used to belong to James (Gatsby) when he was a boy. He shows Nick two things that Gatsby had written down inside the back cover. What were those two things?

A daily schedule and a list of general resolves

The word Rosebud and a list of items he wanted to buy someday

The name Gatsby and the name Daisy

A clipping from a Sears Roebuck catalog and the name Dan Cody

George Wilson believes that the man in the yellow car was the same man who...

was having an affair with Myrtle.

stopped to get gas at his station.

tried to sell him a car last year.

wanted to take Myrtle out West.

What does Nick tell Gatsby before leaving him?

Gatsby is better than Daisy and her friends

He wishes he’d stayed in Minneapolis

(Ch. 7) Gatsby wants Daisy to tell Tom...

that Gatsby is the father of her daughter.

that she no longer loves him and loves Gatsby instead.

that she will continue to be Gatsby's mistress as long as Tom keeps cheating.

At the end of chapter 7, Gatsby stands waiting outside the Buchanan's mansion. He returns to West egg the following morning. What transpired while he was waiting?

Nothing. Daisy and Tom talk and she goes to bed.

Daisy became hysterical and stormed out of the house.

Gatsby pounds on the door, but Daisy refuses to see him.

Tom becomes enraged and strikes Daisy several times.

(Ch. 8) What is symbolized by the "late summer leaves" Gatsby is staring at while floating in his pool?

The immorality of America during the 1920's.

What statement might F. Scott. Fitzgerald have wanted to make with the fact that barely anyone showed up at the funeral?

People from the east only cared about money

People didn't really enjoy is parties

Great Gatsby Test

English

9th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 6K+ times

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

About

This quiz comprehensively assesses student understanding of F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby*, focusing on plot comprehension, character analysis, thematic interpretation, and literary symbolism. Designed for grades 9-12, the assessment requires students to demonstrate detailed knowledge of narrative elements including character relationships, motivations, and development across all nine chapters of the novel. Students must analyze complex themes such as the corruption of the American Dream, social class distinctions, and moral decay in 1920s America. The questions demand higher-order thinking skills as students interpret symbolic elements like the green light, the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg, and the valley of ashes, while also identifying literary devices and understanding how Fitzgerald's characterization techniques reveal deeper meanings about wealth, love, and the impossibility of recapturing the past. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying American literature in grades 9-12. The assessment serves as an excellent comprehensive review tool following completion of the novel, functioning effectively as a summative test, review session, or intensive study guide for final examinations. Teachers can utilize portions of this quiz for formative assessment throughout the reading process, breaking questions into chapter-specific sections to monitor comprehension and guide class discussions. The mix of plot-based questions and analytical prompts makes this resource valuable for differentiated instruction, allowing teachers to focus struggling readers on basic comprehension while challenging advanced students with questions about symbolism and thematic interpretation. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.4, supporting student analysis of complex literary texts and character development.

Content View

Student View

100 questions

Show all answers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From where did the narrator come and why?

From France to establish a vineyard in New York

From the south to become an actor on Broadway

From the northwest to be a fashion designer

From the Midwest to study the bond business

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe the narrator's house.

It is one of the largest on the island, made of brick and surrounded by gardens.

It is a renovated carriage house on the grounds of one of the mansions.

It is a weatherbeaten bungalow squeezed between the mansions.

It is roomy, but not too large for one person, with a gazebo and a boathouse.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?

Nick and Tom served in the war together. He met Daisy at their wedding.

Nick and Daisy went to school together. Daisy was dating Tom.

He met them through a friend of his parents in Chicago.

Daisy and Nick are cousins. Nick and Tom knew each other from school.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Describe Tom. What is our impression of him in Chapter 1?

He is short and fat and jolly.

He has an athletic build and an arrogant attitude. He is an old-money snob.

He is tall and slender. He is a grumpy middle-aged man.

He has a medium build and is balding. He is easy-going and pleasant.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom?

Tom is terminally ill.

Tom is in trouble with the police.

Tom is connected with criminals.

Tom is having an affair.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?

"She acts just like her father!"

"I hope she's a beautiful little fool."

"I suppose she talks--and eats, and everything."

"I wish I had never had her."

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Gatsby introduced into the novel?

He is mentioned in a conversation between Nick and Jordan. Later Nick sees himon the lawn in the moonlight.

Nick meets him at a party.

Everyone talks about him at the party, but no one sees him. Later Nick sees himwith Daisy.

Jordan tells Daisy about Tom's affair, and Daisy meets Gatsby to begin an affairof her own to get even with Tom.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

100 questions

[02] Tag Questions

Quiz

•

9th Grade

100 questions

Physical Science: Chemistry Final Exam Review

Quiz

•

9th Grade

101 questions

English Grammar Quiz

Quiz

•

11th Grade - University

101 questions

KUIZ RBT SModKB 2 - PKP3.0 ( 2021 )

Quiz

•

9th Grade

105 questions

NATURAL WONDER OF THE WORLD.

Quiz

•

9th Grade

104 questions

UNIT 8 NEW WAYS TO LEARN

Quiz

•

10th - 12th Grade

100 questions

Hidden Figures

Quiz

•

9th - 10th Grade

100 questions

News Item 12 100

Quiz

•

12th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

29 questions

Alg. 1 Section 5.1 Coordinate Plane

Quiz

•

9th Grade

$fractions$

22 questions

fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

11 questions

FOREST Effective communication

Lesson

•

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

6th Grade

Discover more resources for English

20 questions

Combining Sentences

Lesson

•

9th Grade

15 questions

ACT Reading Practice

Quiz

•

11th Grade

10 questions

Test Taking Strategies for State Reading Assessments

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

25 questions

Name that Logo

Quiz

•

10th Grade

10 questions

The Landlady

Quiz

•

9th Grade

30 questions

Vocabulary Review Practice – Set A & B

Quiz

•

10th Grade

10 questions

Multisyllabic Words 1

Quiz

•

4th - 9th Grade

12 questions

IREAD Week 4 - Review

Quiz

•

3rd Grade - University

Great Gatsby Test

From where did the narrator come and why?

Describe the narrator's house.

How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?

Describe Tom. What is our impression of him in Chapter 1?

What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom?

When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?

How is Gatsby introduced into the novel?

What is the “valley of ashes”?

What are the “eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg”?

Who does Tom take Nick to meet?

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for English