The Great Gatsby Test (Chapters 1-3)

1. Reread the sentence from page 3: “Instead of being the warm center of the world, the Middle West now seemed like the ragged edge of the universe — so I decided to go East and learn the bond business.” What does this sentence reveal about Nick's view of the East?

• Nick believes the East is a sophisticated place.

• Nick believes the East is a dangerous place.

• Nick believes the East is a confusing place.

• Nick believes the East is a formal place.

Karina (a)   protested the new rules by writing strongly worded letters to all of her teachers.

• ambiguously
• condescendingly
• vehemently
• coherent

2. Reread the sentence from page 11. “Before I could reply that he was my neighbor, dinner was announced. Wedging his tense arm imperatively under mine, Tom Buchanan compelled me from the room as though he were moving a checker to another square.” Why does Nick use the word “compelled”?

• To show Tom’s anger

• To show Tom’s speed

• To show Tom’s politeness

• To show Tom’s forcefulness

What theme about appearance and reality does Fitzgerald develop by revealing Tom's extra-marital affair?

• People care more about the truth than they do about how they appear.

• To fully understand reality, pay close attention to appearances.

• Appearances are more disappointing than reality.

• Appearances cannot be trusted.

Andre was ​ (a)   for being late: his friends had taken to telling him they were meeting up an hour before the actual meeting time, but he still never made it on time.

• notorious
• contemptuous
• apathetic
• vehement

Reread the passage from page 14. 'I was about to speak when she sat up alertly and said ‘Sh!’ in a warning voice. A subdued impassioned murmur was audible in the room beyond, and Miss Baker leaned forward unashamed, trying to hear. The murmur trembled on the verge of coherence, sank down, mounted excitedly, and then ceased altogether.' What do Jordan's actions reveal about her?

• She is uncomfortable with Nick.

• She is scared of Daisy and Tom.

• She is very shy around men.

• She is amused by gossip.

5. On pages 35-36, Myrtle discusses the suits worn by both George and Tom. What do these descriptions symbolize?

• love

• class

• marriage

• character

After being betrayed by her best friend, Emma was quite (a)   of others.

• cynical
• Vehement
• Coherent
• contemptuous

6. Reread the passage from page 24. “The fact that Tom had a mistress was insisted upon wherever he was known. His acquaintances resented the fact that he turned up in popular cafés with her and, leaving her at a table, sauntered about, chatting with whomsoever he knew.” How does the passage develop Tom’s character?

• It shows he is popular.

• It shows he is wealthy.

• It shows he is careless.

• It shows he is unfriendly.

7. Reread the sentence from page 28. 'Throwing a regal homecoming glance around the neighborhood, Mrs. Wilson gathered up her dog and her other purchases, and went haughtily in.' How do the details in this sentence contribute to Myrtle’s character development?

• They show her passion for animals.

• They show her worry that someone will discover the affair.

• They show that she thinks her affair brings her higher status.

• They show that she wishes Tom would acknowledge her more.