Gatsby Ch. 1-3 Analysis Quiz

How does Nick Carraway's perception of Jay Gatsby evolve in the first three chapters of "The Great Gatsby"?

• Nick initially dislikes Gatsby but grows to admire him.

• Nick is indifferent to Gatsby at first but becomes curious about him.

• Nick admires Gatsby from the beginning and continues to do so.

• Nick is suspicious of Gatsby from the start and remains so.

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Identify two central ideas introduced in the first three chapters of "The Great Gatsby" and explain how they interact.

• Wealth and love; they interact by showing how wealth influences romantic relationships.

• Friendship and betrayal; they interact by showing how friends can betray each other.

• Ambition and morality; they interact by showing how ambition can lead to moral corruption.

• Freedom and confinement; they interact by showing how characters feel trapped by their circumstances.

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What is the significance of the green light at the end of Daisy's dock as described in the first three chapters?

• It symbolizes Gatsby's hope and dreams for the future.

• It represents the wealth and status Gatsby desires.

• It signifies the danger and risk in Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy.

• It marks the boundary between Gatsby's world and Daisy's world.

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Analyze the impact of Fitzgerald's word choice in describing Tom Buchanan's physical appearance in Chapter 1.

• It emphasizes Tom's wealth and status.

• It highlights Tom's aggressive and dominant nature.

• It underscores Tom's intelligence and wit.

• It reveals Tom's vulnerability and insecurity.

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How does the author use figurative language to describe the setting of East Egg and West Egg in the first three chapters?

• By comparing them to two different worlds.

• By using metaphors to highlight their differences.

• By personifying them as characters in the story.

• By using similes to show their similarities.

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Explain how the party at Gatsby's mansion in Chapter 3 contributes to the development of the plot.

• It introduces the main conflict of the story.

• It reveals Gatsby's true character to the guests.

• It serves as a backdrop for Nick's growing curiosity about Gatsby.

• It highlights the social dynamics of the characters.

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Determine the central idea of Nick's narration style in the first three chapters and analyze its development.

• Nick's impartiality; it develops as he observes the other characters.

• Nick's judgmental nature; it develops as he criticizes the other characters.

• Nick's curiosity; it develops as he learns more about Gatsby.

• Nick's nostalgia; it develops as he reflects on his past.

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What is the author's point of view in describing the lavish parties at Gatsby's mansion?

• To criticize the excesses of the wealthy.

• To celebrate the opulence of the Jazz Age.

• To highlight the loneliness of Gatsby.

• To show the diversity of the guests.

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Interpret the connotative meaning of the term "old money" as used in the first three chapters.

• It refers to wealth that has been inherited over generations.

• It signifies money that is no longer valuable.

• It denotes money that is earned through hard work.

• It implies money that is counterfeit or fake.

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Evaluate the impact of Fitzgerald's use of the word "careless" to describe Tom and Daisy in Chapter 1.

• It suggests their lack of concern for others.

• It indicates their carefree and happy nature.

• It implies their meticulous attention to detail.

• It highlights their adventurous spirit.

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