The Great Gatsby AP Literature Quiz

What is the main theme of The Great Gatsby?

• The theme of love and romance in the 1920s

• The theme of environmental conservation and sustainability

• The theme of political corruption and power struggles

• The American Dream and its corruption by wealth and materialism

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Which character in The Great Gatsby symbolizes the American Dream?

• Daisy Buchanan

• Jay Gatsby

• Nick Carraway

• Tom Buchanan

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What literary device is used in the line 'So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past'?

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• simile

• personification

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How does the setting of the novel reflect the characters' aspirations and disillusionment?

• The characters' aspirations and disillusionment are not affected by the setting

• The setting has no impact on the characters' aspirations and disillusionment

• The characters' aspirations and disillusionment are solely determined by their own actions

• The setting influences the characters' aspirations and disillusionment.

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What does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock symbolize?

• Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future

• Daisy's love for Gatsby

• The start of a new business

• The end of the war

Which character best exemplifies the theme of moral decay in The Great Gatsby?

• Jay Gatsby

• Daisy Buchanan

• Nick Carraway

• Tom Buchanan

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What is the significance of the Valley of Ashes in the novel?

• It represents the success and prosperity of the characters

• It signifies the harmony and balance in society

• It symbolizes the beauty and purity of nature

• It represents the moral and social decay resulting from the pursuit of wealth and materialism.

What is the role of Nick Carraway as the narrator in the story?

• First-person narrator

• Antagonist

• Sidekick

• Omniscient narrator

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What is the central conflict in The Great Gatsby?

• The central conflict is between Gatsby and his mysterious past.

• The central conflict is between Gatsby and Daisy's love for each other.

• The struggle between Gatsby's romantic idealism and the materialistic society of the 1920s.

• The central conflict is between Gatsby and Tom Buchanan's rivalry.

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How does the author use foreshadowing to build suspense in the novel?

• By introducing completely unrelated characters and events

• By dropping subtle hints or clues about future events

• By revealing the ending in the first chapter

• By providing detailed explanations of every event

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