Exploring the Characters of The Great Gatsby

What is Jay Gatsby's real name?

• James Gatz

• John Gatsby

• James Buchanan

• John Gatz

What is Gatsby's primary goal in building his wealth and status?

• To become famous

• To be worthy of Daisy Buchanan

• To escape his past

• To gain political power

Who narrates 'The Great Gatsby'?

• Tom Buchanan

• Daisy Buchanan

• Jay Gatsby

• Nick Carraway

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What causes Nick Carraway to struggle with the superficiality of affluence?

• His own wealth

• The dichotomy between the poor and the wealthy

• His relationship with Daisy

• His job in New York

Who is Daisy Buchanan married to?

• Jay Gatsby

• Tom Buchanan

• George Wilson

• Nick Carraway

What does Daisy's final act of running from the responsibility of her car accident suggest about her?

• She is honest

• She is a risk-taker only if it does not risk her real life and privileges

• She is selfless

• She is brave

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How is Tom Buchanan described?

• Quiet and reserved

• Kind and generous

• Boisterous and arrogant

• Humble and respectful

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What does Tom Buchanan represent in the novel?

• The new money

• The American Dream

• The elite looking down on those without old money

• The working class

Who owns Wilson's garage in the Valley of Ashes?

• Jay Gatsby

• Nick Carraway

• Tom Buchanan

• George Wilson

What is Jordan Baker's profession?

• Writer

• Golfer

• Actress

• Singer