Great Gatsby Reading Quiz

What does the phrase “reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope” suggest about the narrator?

• He is arrogant

• He is hopeful and patient

• He is critical of others

• He is uninterested in people

Which character trait best describes Tom Buchanan based on his conversation at dinner?

• Insecure

• Curious

• Dominant

• Humble

What effect does the simile “her voice was a wild tonic in the rain” have on the mood?

• It makes her seem unpredictable

• It creates a mood of peace

• It shows she is annoying

• It creates excitement and refreshment

How does the first-person point of view influence the reader’s understanding of Gatsby?

• It limits knowledge of Gatsby’s past

• It provides multiple perspectives

• It reveals Gatsby’s true feelings

• It makes the story less personal

What does Fitzgerald’s description of East Egg as “fashionable” and “white palaces” imply?

• The houses are small and outdated

• The area is modest and traditional

• The people are poor but happy

• The residents are wealthy and elitist

What can be inferred from the word “supercilious” used to describe Tom?

• He is likable

• He is proud and arrogant

• He is generous

• He is carefree

How does Daisy behave toward Nick during dinner?

• She ignores him

• She is cold and uninterested

• She is charming and flirtatious

• She criticizes him harshly

What literary device is used in the phrase “the lawn started at the beach and ran toward the front door”?

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

Why does Fitzgerald begin the novel with Nick’s thoughts before introducing other characters?

• To confuse the reader

• To establish Nick’s bias and role as narrator

• To make the story more dramatic

• To present Gatsby right away

What impact does Fitzgerald’s choice to set Tom’s house on a rise above the bay have?

• It shows the house is unsafe

• It makes the house seem isolated

• It symbolizes superiority and dominance

• It emphasizes poverty