Gatsby Skills Quiz

What is one of the key themes in "The Great Gatsby"?

• Friendship

• The American Dream

• War

• Family

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why does Gatsby throw extravagant parties?

• To show off his wealth

• To find Daisy

• To make new friends

• To celebrate his success

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the green light symbolize in "The Great Gatsby"?

• Wealth

• Hope and dreams

• Danger

• Nature

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Where is "The Great Gatsby" set?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New York

• Miami

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the historical context of the 1920s impact the story?

• It shows the effects of the Great Depression

• It highlights the prosperity and excess of the Jazz Age

• It focuses on World War II

• It emphasizes the Civil Rights Movement

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Summarize the major plot event when Gatsby meets Daisy again.

• They meet at a party and immediately fall in love

• Nick arranges a meeting at his house, and they reconnect

• They meet by chance at a restaurant

• Daisy visits Gatsby's mansion unannounced

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What motivates Tom Buchanan's actions throughout the novel?

• His love for Daisy

• His desire for power and control

• His need for adventure

• His fear of losing his wealth

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the correct capitalization in the title of the novel.

• the great gatsby

• The Great Gatsby

• The great Gatsby

• the Great Gatsby

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize in the novel?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Moral and social decay

• Love and romance

• Adventure and excitement

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Who is the narrator of "The Great Gatsby"?

• Jay Gatsby

• Daisy Buchanan

• Tom Buchanan

• Nick Carraway

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DOK Level 1: Recall