The Great Gatsby Book Test

How does the novel begin?

• With Nick Carraway talking about West Egg

• With a description of Jordan Baker

• With a description of Tom Buchanan

• With a piece of advice from his dad

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What is Gatsby doing when Nick returns from dinner?

• He is on a phone call

• He is reading a book

• He is looking across the water

• He is talking to someone

From what point of view is the novel The Great Gatsby narrated?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?

• "She acts just like her father!"

• "I hope she's a beautiful little fool."

• "I suppose she talks--and eats, and everything."

• "I wish I had never had her."

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What was the advice given to Nick by his father?

• He reminded Nick that not everyone's had all of the advantages that he's had and that he shouldn't be judgmental of others.

• He told Nick that it's okay to judge others because they don't understand the life he's had.

• Nick's dad didn't really give him any advice because they do not have a close relationship.

• He reminded Nick that he should be proud of all the advantages he's had and it's okay to brag about them to others.

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Who is Nick's neighbor?

• Daisy

• Tom

• Gatsby

• Jordan

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Gatsby

• Daisy

• Nick

• Tom

Who is Jordan Baker

• A professional golfer and friend of Daisy's

• A woman Nick is in love with and is surprised to see

• Tom Buchanan's sister

• The woman Tom Buchanan may be having an affair with

What year does the story start?

• 1945

• 1930

• 1922

• 1924

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Which quotation from the text best shows why Nick is "inclined to reserve all judgments"?

• "I was unjustly accused of being a politician"

• "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone...just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the same advantages that you've had"

• "Gatsby had an extraordinary gift for hope, a romantic readiness such as I have never found"

• "And after boasting this way of my tolerance, I come to the admission that it has a limit"

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