Exploring The Great Gatsby: Key Themes and Characters

What advice did Nick's father give him?

• Work hard and be successful.

• Trust no one.

• Always be honest.

• Never judge others.

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Who is Daisy Buchanan?

• Nick's sister

• Nick's friend from college

• Nick's cousin

• Nick's neighbor

What is Tom Buchanan's relationship with Myrtle?

• She is his sister.

• She is his business partner.

• She is his wife.

• She is his mistress.

Why did Gatsby buy his house on Long Island?

• To enjoy the view.

• To be close to his business.

• To host grand parties.

• To be near Daisy.

Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?

• Gatsby's lawyer

• A famous author

• Nick's business partner

• A gambler who fixed the 1919 World Series

What does the green light symbolize for Gatsby?

• His hope and dreams for the future

• A warning of danger

• A signal from Tom

• A lighthouse guiding ships

Why does Tom disdain Gatsby's guests at the party?

• He feels they are too wealthy

• He is jealous of their success

• He is offended by their new wealth and garishness

• He thinks they are uneducated

What does Gatsby want Daisy to tell Tom?

• That she never loved him

• That she is moving away

• That she is pregnant

• That she wants a divorce

Who was driving the car that caused the accident?

• Tom

• Nick

• Daisy

• Gatsby

What decision does Nick make after Gatsby's death?

• To take over Gatsby's business

• To move to Europe

• To return to the Midwest

• To stay in the East