The Great Gatsby Quiz Seniors

Who is Daisy's cousin in the novel?

• Gatsby

• Tom

• Jordan

• Nick

How is Tom portrayed in the beginning of the story?

• Calm and patient

• Shy and reserved

• Kind and generous

• Aggressive and arrogant

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What do Gatsby’s lavish parties most clearly represent?

• His desire for respect

• His need for friends

• His fear of loneliness

• His attempt to win Daisy back

Which school does Gatsby claim to have attended?

• Harvard

• Yale

• Princeton

• Oxford

What is the Valley of Ashes meant to symbolize?

• The American Dream

• The power of love

• The beauty of nature

• The moral and social decay of society

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Who is Myrtle Wilson?

• Daisy’s cousin

• Jordan’s friend

• Nick’s sister

• Tom’s mistress

What makes the billboard of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg stand out?

• It flashes at night

• It changes colors

• It talks to drivers

• It features giant eyes watching over the valley

Where did Gatsby and Daisy first meet?

• At college

• At one of Gatsby’s parties

• On a train

• During World War I

What favor does Gatsby ask Nick regarding Daisy?

• Invite her to his party

• Tell her about his house

• Drive her around town

• Invite her over for tea

Which rumor about Gatsby is commonly believed at his parties?

• He owns a shipping business

• He was a movie star

• He’s related to the President

• He once killed a man