NY Times Gatsby Article
Authored by Cheryl Hankins
English
11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In paragraph 1, the line “The Great Gatsby, with its themes of possibility and aspiration, speaks to her” means:
a. the novel’s message of death and destruction does not reach out or inspire the reader
b. the novel’s message of the possibility of achieving her dreams is one she can relate to
c. the novel’s message of survival of the fittest is one she hopes to accomplish
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Jinzhao Wang, the green light represents:
a. Gatsby’s wealth
b. Gatsby’s dream of becoming wealthy
c. the upper- class women he longs for
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the article, which one of these statements is an opinion?
a. “….a musical version made its debut at the New York Metropolitan Opera...”
b. “It was revived in the 1950s and ‘60s when Mr. Schribner’s father started publishing a paperback version…”
c. “Some educators say the best way to engage racially and ethnically diverse students in reading is with books that mirror their lives.”
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the article, some feel that the American Dream is almost impossible to accomplish. Which of the following best supports this idea?
a. “The American Dream is not open to everyone.”
b. “The American Dream is possible, it’s just really hard.”
c. “It’s better, but it’s not as good as you think it will be. You won’t instantly become rich.”
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The following statement, “American appears to Dutch settlers as Daisy appears to Gatsby,” is which literary device?
a. metaphor
b. personification
c. simile
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The overall tone of this article is:
a. hopeful
b. cynical
c. unsure
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CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In paragraph 6, the word obscurity in the first sentence most likely means:
a. popular
b. unknown
c. history
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CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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