The Great Gatsby Advanced Vocabulary Quiz

In the grand halls of Gatsby's mansion, what does the adjective "supercilious" refer to?

• Someone who is very humble and modest

• Someone showing disdain or contempt for others

• Someone who is very energetic and lively

• Someone who is very intelligent and wise

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In the grand halls of West Egg, what does the adjective "languid" refer to?

• Someone who is very active and enthusiastic

• Someone who is very intelligent and wise

• Someone with a lack of spirit or interest

• Someone who is very humble and modest

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In the grand soirees of the roaring twenties, what does the noun "innuendo" refer to?

• A direct compliment

• An indirect comment suggesting something derogatory

• A type of dance

• A type of food

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

In the grand halls of Gatsby's mansion, what does the adjective "vacuous" refer to?

• Someone who is very intelligent

• Someone who is very energetic

• Someone or something lacking in ideas or intelligence

• Someone who is very humble

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In the world of Gatsby's lavish parties, what does the adjective "somnambulatory" refer to?

• Related to sleep-walking

• Related to running

• Related to eating

• Related to swimming

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In the grand soirees of the Jazz Age, what does the verb "ingratiate" refer to?

• To insult someone

• To gain the favor of another, often deliberately

• To ignore someone

• To argue with someone

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

In the grand halls of West Egg, what does the noun "denizen" refer to?

• A type of food

• An inhabitant or resident of a certain region

• A type of clothing

• A type of dance

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

In the roaring twenties, what did the term "Knickerbocker" refer to?

• A type of food

• A term used to refer to New Yorkers

• A type of clothing

• A type of dance

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

In the grand halls of the roaring twenties, what does the noun "Rajah" refer to?

• A type of food

• A typical position of political prestige in India

• A type of clothing

• A type of dance

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

In the grand halls of medieval Europe, what did the term "serf" refer to?

• A medieval European form of servitude

• A type of food

• A type of clothing

• A type of dance

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4