The Great Gatsby Chapter 9
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9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on Chapter 9 of F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby*, specifically examining the aftermath of Gatsby's death and the novel's conclusion. Designed for grades 9-12, these questions require students to demonstrate comprehensive reading comprehension, character analysis, and understanding of Fitzgerald's thematic development. Students need to recall specific plot details about Gatsby's funeral arrangements, the reactions of various characters to his death, and the revelation of Gatsby's past through his father's visit. The questions also assess students' ability to analyze character motivations and relationships, particularly Nick's role as narrator and moral observer, Tom and Daisy's callous abandonment of responsibility, and the symbolic significance of Gatsby's childhood schedule and goals. Students must understand Fitzgerald's use of metaphor, especially Jordan's "bad driver" comparison, and recognize how the author uses the final chapter to crystallize his critique of the wealthy elite's moral bankruptcy. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying American literature in grades 9-12. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a reading comprehension check after students complete Chapter 9, a review tool before final exams, or formative assessment to gauge student understanding of the novel's conclusion. Teachers can use this quiz as a warm-up activity to begin class discussions about the novel's themes, assign it as homework to reinforce reading assignments, or incorporate it into stations-based learning where students rotate through different activities. The variety of question formats, from specific plot details to broader character analysis, allows teachers to differentiate instruction and identify which students may need additional support with textual analysis. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3, as students must cite textual evidence and analyze character development throughout the literary work.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who shows up to Gatsby's funeral last minute?
Owl Eyes
Klipspringer
Daisy
Wolfshiem
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does Tom say made him "cry like a baby"?
A picture of him and Myrtle
Myrtle's pearl necklace
A box of dog biscuits
A nightmare about Myrtle's bloody body
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When Nick talks to Jordan, what does she say?
She professes her love for him and asks for a second chance
She calls Nick out for ditching her and then says she's engaged to another man
She says that Daisy wanted to call Gatsby, but Tom prevented her from doing so
She says she wants to move to the Midwest with Nick because she can't stand the East anymore either.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why does Klipspringer call?
He has heard about Gatsby's death and wants to pay his respects
He wants to know if he can live in Gatsby's mansion again
He left a pair of shoes behind and wants someone to send them to him
He wants to know when the funeral will be held
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Nick ends the story of Gatsby by talking about…
Daisy’s carelessness
Gatsby’s green light
His alcoholism
The new owner of Gatsby’s mansion
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.W.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Fill in the blank: "They were ____________ people, Tom and Daisy -- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made."
Ignorant
Careless
Sneaky
Disingenuous
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does Nick discover when he tries to tell Daisy that Gatsby has been killed?
Daisy has been arrested
Daisy and Tom have left town without leaving a forwarding address
Tom refuses to let Nick talk to Daisy
Daisy is relieved that Gatsby is dead
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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