The Great Gatsby Final Test

What theme best describes "The Great Gatsby"?

• The American Dream

• Love and Marriage

• Wealth and Class

• All of the above

Why does Tom Buchanan dislike Jay Gatsby?

• Gatsby is wealthier than Tom.

• Gatsby went to Oxford and Tom did not.

• Gatsby loves Daisy, Tom's wife.

• Gatsby is a self-made man.

Why does Nick admire Gatsby?

• For his wealth and parties

• For his love and dedication to Daisy

• For his honesty and integrity

• For his military service

What is the significance of Gatsby's parties to the plot of the novel?

• They are a backdrop for the main events of the story.

• They symbolize Gatsby's isolation from society.

• They are Gatsby's attempt to reconnect with Daisy.

• They represent the economic prosperity of the 1920s.

What does the green light symbolize for Gatsby?

• hopefulness, dreams, the future

• friendliness, happiness

• ambition, money

• family, ancestors

What is significant about Nick's invitation to Gatsby's party?

• It was written by Gatsby himself.

• Nobody else is ever formally invited to Gatsby's parties.

• The delivery method was extravagant, with flowers and confetti.

• The invitation was never sent by Gatsby.

Doctor Eckleburg's eyes are mentioned repeatedly throughout Chapter 2. Symbolically, what might those eyes on that billboard represent?

• The reader should pay close attention to the billboard because it's probably going to be significant later on. 

• Eyes symbolize the center of truth. What he sees with those eyes are meant to be understood as the ultimate truth.

• Looks can be deceiving. When he looks at the billboard one should understand that as being misconstrued by others.

• The eyes on the billboard are like the eyes of God, watching over the sinful acts of the people who live in the shadow of the sign. 

Who lives in the Valley of Ashes? 

• The Wilsons 

• The Buchanans

• The Carraways

• The Gatsbys

What part of the city does Nick live in?

• West Egg

• East Egg

• Egg Nog

Where is the Buchanan residence located?

• East Egg

• West Egg

• Louisville

• Hamilton