The Great Gatsby: Chapter 6
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5th - 11th Grade
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This quiz focuses on American literature, specifically F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby*, Chapter 6. The questions are designed for 11th-grade students studying this classic novel as part of their high school English curriculum. Students need strong reading comprehension skills and the ability to recall specific details from the text, including character backgrounds, plot developments, and character motivations. The questions assess students' understanding of key narrative elements such as Gatsby's transformation from James Gatz, his relationship with Dan Cody, his romantic obsession with Daisy, and the social dynamics at his elaborate parties. Students must demonstrate their grasp of character analysis, particularly Gatsby's idealistic belief that he can recreate the past and his desperate attempts to win Daisy's approval through wealth and social status. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying American literature in grade 11. The assessment serves as an excellent tool for checking comprehension after students have completed Chapter 6, ensuring they have grasped the essential plot points and character developments that are crucial for understanding Gatsby's tragic pursuit of the American Dream. Teachers can use this quiz as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding before moving to the next chapter, as a review activity before a major test, or as homework to reinforce key concepts from their reading. The questions align with Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, which requires students to cite strong textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, which focuses on analyzing the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Gatsbys real name? Where is he from?
Jay Gatsby, South Dakota
Jay Gats, South Carolina
Jay Gatz, North Dakota
Jay Gatsby, North Carolina
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CCSS.RL.5.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Gatsby change his name? How old was he when he changed it?
His name was changed after being placed in a witness protection program when he was 26.
He didnt like his name to it being so common at the age of 19.
He didnt want to be found by his ex-wife and changed his name when he was 25.
He did not want to be poor anymore and wanted to reinvented himself at the age of 17.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Gatsby inherit from Dan Cody?
$25,000 but never received it.
Dan Codys house.
Dan Codys Yacht and 25,000.
$27,000 but never received it
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.5.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Gatsby introduce Tom at the party?
as the millionaire
as his good friend
as the polo player
as his neighbor
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Daisy's opinion of Gatsby's party? How does this affect him?
Daisy didnt have an opinion about Gatsbys parties and had no affect on Gatsby.
Daisy was very impressed by Gatsby parties. Knowing this made Gatsby feel very happy and accomplished.
Daisy didn't like Gatsby's parties. Gatsby is heartbroken because she was the reason he gave the parties.
Daisy didn't like Gatsby's parties. Gatsby is surprised because no-one has ever disliked his parties.
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CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Gatsby wants daisy to...
tell tom she never loved him.
tell tom she wants a divorce
invite him for dinner
change her name
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.W.5.9A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Gatsby feel about the past?
it can be changed
it can be forgotten
it can be repeated
none of the above
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.6
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