The Great Gatsby Paradox

The Great Gatsby Paradox

12th Grade

22 Qs

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The Great Gatsby Paradox

The Great Gatsby Paradox

Assessment

Quiz

English

12th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.3, RI. 9-10.9, RL.2.6

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Margaret Anderson

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years has it been since Gatsby and Daisy have seen each other?
10 years
5 years
20 years
3 years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Gatsby almost break during the first nervous moments of being reunited with Daisy?
The mantlepiece clock
Nick's china tea cup
The arm of the chair
An ornament on the mantlepiece

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Daisy say is the reason for her crying in this chapter?

The beauty of Gatsby's shirts

The size of Gatsby's house

The way that Gatsby has changed

The realization that she married the wrong man

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What can the reader infer as to why Fitzgerald would use a paradox in the following statement?

I tried to go then, but they wouldn't hear of it; perhaps my presence made them feel more satisfactorily alone. (Pg. 94)

To show the reader that Nick is the main character and he is to be in each scene.

To show the reader that Nick brought about comic relief to the story whenever Daisy and Gatsby were together.

To show the reader that Nick felt less guilty as long as he was there with Daisy and Gatsby.

To show the reader that Daisy and Gatsby used Nick's presence as a way to keep them from feeling guilty.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Nick feel about Gatsby’s offer to compensate him for his help by hiring him?

Nick is angry because he knows Gatsby is involved in illegal activities.

Nick is offended that Gatsby is offering to pay him for his help.

Nick appreciates the offer, but regretfully declines.

Nick is overjoyed because he hates his current job.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Gatsby comes to Nick's house before Daisy shows up.  How is he behaving?
Cocky and confident
Nervous and jumpy
Indifferent
Joyful and upbeat

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What TWO things does Gatsby send to Nick's house before the tea date?

Champagne

An orchestra

Someone to cut his grass

Cupcakes

Flowers

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