Week #5 The Great Gatsby Chapter 2 Quiz

On Chapter 2, page 29, Myrtle discusses suits worn by both George and Tom. What do these descriptions symbolize?

• love

• class

• marriage

• character

1. Reread the following passage: 

“The fact that [Tom] had [a mistress] was insisted upon wherever he was known. His acquaintances resented the fact that he turned up in popular cafés with her and, leaving her at a table, sauntered about, chatting with whomsoever he knew.”

How does the passage develop Tom’s character?

• A. They show he is popular.

• B. They show he is wealthy.

• C. They show he is careless.

• D. They show he is unfriendly.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Reread the following passage:

Throwing a regal homecoming glance around the neighborhood, Mrs. Wilson gathered up her dog and her other purchases, and went haughtily in.

How do the details in this sentence contribute to Myrtle’s character development?

• They show her passion for animals.

• They show her worry that someone will discover the affair.

• They show that she thinks her affair brings her higher status.

• They show that she wishes Tom would acknowledge her more.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Use the correct vocabulary word to complete the sentence.

Her response was so _______________ that no one knew exactly what she meant.

• notoriety

• coherent

• ambiguous

• homogeneity

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Use the correct vocabulary word to complete the sentence.

The students' _______________ reaction to the school announcement showed their lack of concern.

• notoriety

• apathetic

• ambiguous

• condescending

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Answer the following prompt in 3-5 complete sentences:

Explain how a character from The Great Gatsby (or another novel you’ve read) demonstrates a cynical or condescending attitude. Use an example from the text to support your answer.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Who states the following:

I’ve been everywhere and seen everything and done everything.  Sophisticated – God, I'm sophisticated!

• Nick
• Jordan
• Myrtle
• Daisy

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6