QUICK CHECK GATSBY

What is an EPIGRAPH?

• An epigraph is a lengthy narrative placed at the end of a book to summarize the plot.

• An epigraph is a short quotation, phrase, or poem that is placed at the beginning of another piece of writing to encapsulate that work's main themes and to set the tone.

• An epigraph is a detailed character analysis found in the middle of a novel.

What does the 'gold hat' in the epigraph to The Great Gatsby possible represent?

• Represents simplicity and modesty

• Symbolizes wealth and superficial glamour

• Indicates a lack of importance

What does “Bounce high” in the epigraph to The Great Gatsby possible represent?

• Suggests striving for success and high status- link to the American Dream

• Implies failure and low ambitions

• Refers to maintaining a low profile

What advice does Nick’s father give him at the beginning of the novel?

• “Always follow your dreams.”

• “Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”

• “Be cautious with your trust.”

Where does Nick live when he moves to New York?

• Manhattan

• Long Island

• East Egg

• West Egg

How does Nick describe Tom Buchanan?

• “A shy and introverted man.”

• “A sturdy, straw-haired man with a supercilious manner.”

• “A kind-hearted, sensitive man.”

• “A soft-spoken intellectual.”

How does Nick know Tom Buchanan?

• They are cousins.

• They are old friends from university.

• They worked together in New York.

• They are business partners.

How is Daisy related to Nick?

• They are siblings.

• They are old school friends.

• They are cousins.

• They were once engaged.

How does Nick describe his own personality in the opening chapter?

• As aggressive and domineering.

• As indifferent and careless.

• As tolerant and nonjudgmental.

• As ambitious and materialistic.

Which literary device is employed when Nick refers to the "foul dust" that followed Gatsby's dreams?

• Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Simile