Lit Section 2

Who illustrated the famous cover of "The Great Gatsby"?

• Francis Cugat

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Baz Luhrmann

• Carey Mulligan

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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What is the historical period depicted in "The Great Gatsby" commonly known as?

• The Roaring Twenties

• The Revolutionary Sixties

• The Victorian Era

• The Great Depression

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common image associated with the Roaring Twenties?

• Well-dressed men and women drinking gin in lavish saloons

• Dimly-lit jazz clubs with bands playing

• Cowboys riding horses across the plains

• Gangsters like Al Capone wielding Tommy Guns

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According to the text, why is "The Great Gatsby" considered iconic in American culture?

• It is the only American novel set in the 1920s.

• It is famous both as a book and as a symbol of a specific historical period.

• It was never adapted into a film.

• It was written during the Revolutionary War.

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How does the text suggest our understanding of the Roaring Twenties might be incomplete?

• We only remember the images that come to mind first, not the full story.

• The period was not important in American history.

• Only rural Americans experienced significant changes.

• The 1920s were defined by war and conflict.

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Explain how "The Great Gatsby" serves as both a literary work and a cultural symbol of the 1920s. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

• It is recognized for its famous cover and as a representation of the Roaring Twenties, making it instantly recognizable to generations of readers.

• It is only known for its film adaptations.

• It is primarily a story about the Great Depression.

• It is famous for its depiction of the 1960s.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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What was one of the major issues that authors in the 1920s tried to address in their literary works?

• The rise of the internet

• The violence of World War I

• The discovery of electricity

• The invention of the telephone

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According to the text, why is it important to understand the historical context of the 1920s when studying "The Great Gatsby"?

• To learn about modern technology

• To understand only the plot of the novel

• To explore what made the Twenties "roar" and how the times influenced the literature

• To memorize the names of all the characters

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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What economic event is described as having occurred in the United States from 1916 to 1920?

• The Great Depression

• The highest rate of inflation ever seen in U.S. history

• The Dot-com Bubble

• The Oil Crisis

Which of the following best describes the economic change in America after World War I, according to the passage?

• Prices began to drop, and consumers had more spending power

• The economy collapsed completely

• There was no change in consumer habits

• People stopped buying new products

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