The Great Gatsby Theme Quiz (RL.11.2)

What point of view is the story "The Great Gatsby" written in?

• Third Person

• Second Person

• First Person

• Third Person Omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What kind of relationship do Tom and Daisy have?

• Daisy is Tom's mistress.

• They are husband and wife.

• They are bestfriends.

• They are neighbors.

How many steps are there to identify a theme?

• 5

• 3

• 2

• 4

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What two topics are found in "The Great Gatsby?"

• Marriage, Devotion

• Mistrust, Faith

• Money, Desire

• Adultery, Honesty

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The author believes that money...

• is power.

• equals good health.

• conquers all.

• is the answer to all things.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Pick a topic and write a sentence about what the author believes about that topic is step number _________ in identifying a theme for a story.

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 2

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What do we learn about the history of Gatsby and Daisy?

• They used to be married.

• They were once a couple.

• They were once engaged.

• Gatsby broke up with Daisy.

What qualities define Tom?

• arrogant, brilliant, wealthy

• rude, optimistic, ambitious

• ambitious, grateful, rich

• violent, disloyal, manipulative

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Nick find Gatsby to be so fascinating?

• Gatsby is chasing after his one true love, Daisy.

• Gatsby is mysterious and different from everyone Nick knows.

• Gatsby throws the finest, most elaborate parties.

• Gatsby has new money which means he created a way for himself.

What does the author say about "The American Dream?"

• It can be obtained through money.

• True love is everyone's American Dream.

• Honesty is the only way to the American Dream.

• The American Dream is the answer to all problems.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6