Exploring The Great Gatsby Themes

What is the name of the author of "The Great Gatsby"?

• Ernest Hemingway

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Mark Twain

• John Steinbeck

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In which decade is "The Great Gatsby" set?

• 1920s

• 1930s

• 1940s

• 1950s

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Identify the main theme of "The Great Gatsby" that deals with the decline of the American Dream.

• Love and Marriage

• Wealth and Class

• The American Dream

• Friendship

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Which symbol in "The Great Gatsby" represents Gatsby's hope and dreams for the future?

• The Valley of Ashes

• The green light

• The eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg

• The gold car

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Explain how the setting of the novel contributes to the theme of the American Dream.

• The setting highlights the wealth disparity and the illusion of success.

• The setting is irrelevant to the theme.

• The setting only focuses on the romantic aspects of the story.

• The setting is used to depict a utopian society.

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Analyze the significance of the Valley of Ashes in the novel.

• It represents the moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.

• It is a place where the characters go to relax.

• It symbolizes the prosperity of the American Dream.

• It is a symbol of hope and renewal.

How does Fitzgerald use the character of Jay Gatsby to critique the American Dream?

• By showing Gatsby's success and happiness.

• By illustrating Gatsby's wealth and ultimate failure to achieve his dreams.

• By depicting Gatsby as a content and fulfilled individual.

• By portraying Gatsby as a man who rejects wealth.

Discuss the role of social class in the relationships between characters in "The Great Gatsby."

• Social class has no impact on the relationships.

• Social class creates barriers and influences the dynamics between characters.

• Social class is only a minor theme in the novel.

• Social class is used to unite the characters.

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What does the character of Daisy Buchanan symbolize in the novel?

• Innocence and purity

• The ideal woman

• The superficial nature of the upper class

• The embodiment of true love

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Which character serves as the narrator of "The Great Gatsby"?

• Jay Gatsby

• Tom Buchanan

• Nick Carraway

• Jordan Baker

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