The Great Gatsby Final Test

What is the primary motivation behind Jay Gatsby's actions throughout the novel?

• His desire for wealth and power

• His need for revenge against Tom Buchanan

• His love for Jordan Baker

• His love for Daisy Buchanan

What does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock symbolize in the novel?

• The color of Daisy's dress

• Gatsby's dreams are within his sight

• Daisy's love for Gatsby

• The end of Gatsby's parties

What are some of the major themes explored in The Great Gatsby?

• The art of Japanese calligraphy

• The American Dream, wealth and class, love and relationships, morality and corruption

• The history of ancient Rome

• The science of quantum physics

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How does Jay Gatsby represent the American Dream in the novel?

• He represents the American Dream by living a simple and modest life

• He represents the American Dream by rejecting material wealth and success

• He represents the American Dream by prioritizing family and community over personal success

• He represents the American Dream by pursuing wealth, success, and the love of Daisy Buchanan.

Who is left to make all of Gatsby's final arrangements?

• Nick

• Daisy

• Wolfsheim

• Gatsby's father

What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize in The Great Gatsby?

• The Valley of Ashes symbolizes love and happiness

• The Valley of Ashes symbolizes prosperity and success

• The Valley of Ashes symbolizes purity and innocence

• The Valley of Ashes symbolizes moral and social decay.

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How does the author use the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg to convey a deeper meaning in the story?

• Represents the importance of optometry in the 1920s society

• Serves as a metaphor for the characters' obsession with fashion and appearance

• Symbolizes the theme of environmental conservation and the impact of industrialization

• Symbolizes the idea of God watching over the characters and their moral decay.

What role does the character of Nick Carraway play in the development of the plot and themes in The Great Gatsby?

• Nick Carraway is the main antagonist of the story

• Nick Carraway has no impact on the plot or themes

• Nick Carraway is a minor character with no significance

• Nick Carraway serves as the narrator and provides a different outlook.

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How does the character of Daisy Buchanan contribute to the theme of wealth and class in the novel?

• Daisy represents the upper class with her wealth, beauty, and social status. Her relationship with Gatsby highlights the class divide.

• Daisy represents the working class with her financial struggles and lack of social status

• Daisy represents the middle class with her moderate wealth and social status

• Daisy does not contribute to the theme of wealth and class in the novel

What does Gatsby's mansion symbolize in the novel?

• Gatsby's mansion symbolizes his love for architecture

• Gatsby's mansion symbolizes his desire for wealth and social acceptance.

• Gatsby's mansion symbolizes his interest in interior design

• Gatsby's mansion symbolizes his desire to live in isolation