The Great Gatsby - Literary Devices

Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?

• Nick Carraway

• Jay Gatsby

• Tom Buchanan

• Daisy Buchanan

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Who is the protagonist of The Great Gatsby?

• Tom Buchanan

• Jay Gatsby

• Nick Carraway

• Daisy Buchanan

Who is the main antagonist in The Great Gatsby?

• George Wilson

• Tom Buchanan

• Nick Carraway

• Jay Gatsby

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What is Gatsby's main goal in the novel?

• To befriend Nick

• To move to East Egg

• To win back Daisy

• To become wealthy

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What social class does Tom Buchanan aim to protect?

• The middle class

• The working class

• The upper class

• The lower class

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What symbolizes the American Dream in the novel?

• The green light

• Nick's cottage

• Gatsby's parties

• The valley of ashes

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Where do the novel's major events take place?

• Along a corridor from New York City to East and West Egg

• Between East Egg and West Egg

• In Manhattan

• Between New York City and West Egg

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What genre does The Great Gatsby belong to?

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Tragedy

• Comedy

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What is Gatsby's tragic flaw?

• His inability to accept reality

• His ambition

• His love for Daisy

• His criminal activities

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What does Fitzgerald critique through the novel?

• Technological advancements

• The American Dream

• European aristocracy

• The pursuit of happiness

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