Exploring Key Themes and Characters in The Great Gatsby

Who is the narrator of 'The Great Gatsby'?

• Jay Gatsby

• Tom Buchanan

• Nick Carraway

• Daisy Buchanan

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Where does Nick Carraway move from to start his new life in New York?

• The South

• Europe

• The Midwest

• The West Coast

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What is the relationship between Tom Buchanan and Myrtle?

• They are business partners

• They are having an affair

• They are siblings

• They are married

How does Nick first get invited to one of Gatsby's parties?

• He is invited by Tom Buchanan

• He is invited by Jordan Baker

• He receives an invitation from Gatsby's chauffeur

• He sneaks in

What is Gatsby's real name?

• Jay Gatsby

• John Gatsby

• James Gatsby

• James Gatz

Why did Gatsby and Daisy not marry initially?

• Gatsby was already married

• Daisy's family disapproved

• Daisy did not love Gatsby

• Gatsby was poor

What does Gatsby hope Daisy will say during the confrontation with Tom?

• That she wants to stay friends with Gatsby

• That she wants to move away

• That she wants to divorce Tom

• That she never loved Tom

Who is responsible for Myrtle's death?

• Tom Buchanan

• Nick Carraway

• Daisy Buchanan

• Jay Gatsby

What happens to Gatsby at the end of the novel?

• He is arrested

• He is killed by George Wilson

• He moves to Europe

• He marries Daisy

What does Gatsby's obsession with Daisy symbolize?

• His hatred for Tom

• His love for New York

• His wish to return to the Midwest

• His desire for wealth and status