The Great Gatsby Quiz

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

• The moral decay resulting from the American dream

• The pursuit of the American dream

• Gatsby's dreams and desires

• The all-seeing, all-judging God

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What does the valley of Ashes symbolize in 'The Great Gatsby'?

• Moral decay and desolation

• Gatsby's dreams and hopes

• The pursuit of the American dream

• The all-seeing, all-judging God

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What does the Dr. T.J. Eckleburg billboard represent in the novel?

• An all-seeing, all-judging God

• Gatsby's dreams and desires

• The pursuit of the American dream

• The moral decay resulting from the American dream

What does the East Egg symbolize in 'The Great Gatsby'?

• The pursuit of the American dream

• OLD money

• NEW money

• The moral decay resulting from the American dream

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What does Dan Cody symbolize in Gatsby's life?

• Gatsby's opportunity and pathway to his dream

• The forgotten and impoverished working class

• The all-seeing, all-judging God

• The pursuit of the American dream

Why does Daisy 'tumble short of Gatsby's dreams'?

• Because Daisy was materialistic and shallow

• Because Daisy was a symbol of status and privilege

• Because Gatsby's dream was already behind him

• Because Gatsby had created an idealized version of Daisy

What does Gatsby's absence of genuine connections despite his wealth highlight?

• The emptiness that can come with pursuing material success without genuine connections

• The pursuit of the American dream

• The all-seeing, all-judging God

• The moral decay resulting from the American dream

What movement resulted from the postwar disillusionment?

• Modernism

•  Lost Generation

• American Dream

• World War I

 Why does Gatsby fail to grasp his dream?

• Because he can't touch the green light

• Because he didn't try hard enough

• The dream is already in the past

• Gatsby's dream is a distant goal

Which of the following best explains why Nick tells Gatsby, "You're worth the whole damn bunch put together"?

• Nick is expressing his belief that Gatsby is superior to the rest of the crowd. Gatsby’s humanity is greater than that of everyone around him.

• Nick is envious of Gatsby's social status and popularity.

•  Nick is impressed by Gatsby's wealth and material possessions.

  
  

• Nick admires Gatsby's ability to throw extravagant parties.

  
  

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