Modernism and 'The Great Gatsby' Quiz

What period is F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' associated with?

• 1920s

• 1930s

• 1940s

• 1950s

What philosophical and artistic movement is 'The Great Gatsby' associated with?

• Romanticism

• Modernism

• Realism

• Classicism

Which event is NOT listed as a reason for the loss of traditional values in modernism?

• The horrors of WWI

• The rise of new ideas

• The Industrial Revolution

• Racism and injustice

What is a characteristic of the modernist philosophy regarding human life?

• Life is simple and predictable

• Life is fragile and unpredictable

• Life is always meaningful

• Life is always joyful

What is the 'loss of ontological ground' associated with in modernism?

• A moral wasteland

• A utopian society

• A technological paradise

• A peaceful world

What literary technique is used in modernist novels to reveal an individual’s point-of-view?

• Stream of Consciousness

• Third-person narration

• Omniscient narration

• Direct dialogue

What does the stream of consciousness technique allow readers to access?

• The narrator's thoughts

• The author's biography

• The historical context

• The setting description

What is a result of the increase in city populations according to modernist descriptions?

• Increased individuality

• Increased isolation

• Decreased crime

• Decreased poverty

What is a quest of modernist characters?

• To find wealth

• To understand or recreate themselves

• To conquer new lands

• To maintain tradition

What is the new world characterized by in modernist literature?

• Stability and order

• Morality and value

• Loss of morality and transitory pleasures

• Peace and prosperity