The Great Gatsby Quiz

Who is the narrator of "The Great Gatsby"?

• Gatsby

• Daisy

• Nick Carraway

• Tom Buchanan

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From which state is the narrator of "The Great Gatsby"?

• New York

• Minnesota

• California

• Illinois

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What does Nick Carraway say he learned from his father?

• To reserve judgment about other people

• To be highly moral and tolerant

• To be successful in the bond business

• To enjoy the riches of life

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What year did Nick Carraway move to New York?

• 1920

• 1922

• 1925

• 1930

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Where did Nick Carraway rent a house when he moved to New York?

• East Egg

• West Egg

• Manhattan

• The Bronx

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How does Nick Carraway describe Gatsby's personality?

• Gorgeous

• Arrogant

• Modest

• Pedestrian

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What is the name of the book that Tom tries to interest the others in?

• The Great Gatsby

• The Rise of the Colored Empires

• The Bond Business

• The Gothic Monstrosity

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What is Nick's initial reaction to his experiences in New York?

• He is excited and embraces the lifestyle.

• He has a strong negative reaction and eventually returns to the Midwest.

• He is indifferent and adapts quickly.

• He decides to move permanently to New York.

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Despite the contradictions in Nick's character, who does he admire highly?

• Jordan

• Tom

• Gatsby

• Daisy

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What does the distant green light that Nick sees symbolize at the end of the passage?

• The start of a new day

• A signal for help

• Something that marks the end of a dock

• The presence of another character

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