The Great Gatsby: The Whole Novel

In which time period does this novel take place?

• 1910s

• 1920s

• 1930s

• 1940s

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Gatsby is a novel of contradictions. Which of the following describes one of the many contradictions it contains?

• Jordan Baker is a completely honest person, but is not kind.

• Daisy’s voice is not compelling, but she is wise.

• Gatsby is surrounded by people, but has no friends.

• Myrtle says she is a loyal woman, but she has several extramarital relationships.

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Which symbol is most closely related to Daisy in the novel?

• The color white

• Eckleburg’s glasses

• The color blue

• The yellow car

What is one similarity between Daisy and Myrtle?

• They are both cheated on by their husbands.

• At the time of each woman’s marriage, they believe they are marrying a rich gentleman.

• They both have a daughter.

• They both live in East Egg.

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The green light symbolizes...

• Tom’s jealousy

• Gatsby’s dream of living in East Egg

• Daisy’s loyalty

• Gatsby’s dreams/hopes of success and love

What is suggested by the following quote: "I'm glad it's a girl. And I hope she'll be a fool--that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool"?

• Women of the time period were seen as inferior.

• Daisy likes being naive and dumb and wishes for her daughter to be the same.

• Daisy is disillusioned by Tom's cheating and wants her daughter to be oblivious to the harshness of the world.

• Daisy doesn't want her daughter to be a proponent of women's rights.

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Which setting is a symbol for old money?

• The Apartment in NYC

• The Valley of Ashes

• The East Egg

• The West Egg

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Which of the following served as a symbol for God always watching

• Myrtle’s Glasses

• The billboard of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg in the Valley of Ashes

• Gatsby’s Green Light

• Daisy’s Love of Gossip

What does Nick say about people like Daisy and Tom?

• They were rich snobs who thought they were above the law and common people

• They were careless people who smashed things and creatures and let others clean up the mess

• They were evil and didn’t deserve the wealth they had

• They were victims, trapped in the expectations of their “old money” society

What does Jordan’s willingness to sit down to a relaxing supper shortly after Myrtle’s death reveal about her character?

• She is concerned about Nick

• She is cold and callous

• She has few friends

• She is ambitious

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