The Great Gatsby Vocabulary Quiz

What does supercilious mean when describing Tom Buchanan?

• Friendly and welcoming

• Arrogant and disdainful

• Tired and distracted

• Energetic and optimistic

How does someone react if they respond incredulously?

• With anger

• With disbelief

• With joy

• With boredom

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does 'languid' suggest about Myrtle's movement?

• Fast and sharp

• Slow and graceful

• Careless and clumsy

• Nervous and twitchy

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does strident mean when describing Myrtle’s voice?

• Soft and gentle

• High-pitched and harsh

• Smooth and pleasant

• Quiet and serious

What does 'sporadic' mean in relation to Gatsby's parties?

• Constant and predictable

• Rare and boring

• Irregular and occasional

• Weekly and scheduled

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does it mean when Gatsby is described as punctilious in his manners?

• Careless and sloppy

• Extremely attentive to detail

• Bold and daring

• Silent and mysterious

What does juxtaposition mean in Gatsby’s life?

• Repeating events

• Contrasting two things

• Planning for the future

• Clear explanation

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does it mean to speak vehemently?

• With little emotion

• In a lazy way

• With intense emotion

• Softly

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How does someone behave if they are insolent?

• Respectfully and kindly

• Confused and distracted

• Rude and disrespectful

• Tired and uninterested

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does it mean when Gatsby’s dream is called ineffable?

• It cannot be understood

• It is too great to be described in words

• It is obviously false

• It is childish and simple