WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby Ch. 6 Quiz period 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is Jay Gatsby’s real or legal name?
Jason Garrison
James Gatz
Jackson Gatallon
Jake B. Gary
“He knew women early and since they spoiled him he became contemptuous of them, of young virgins because they were ignorant, of the others because they were hysterical about things which in his overwhelming self-absorption he took for granted.”
What is Nick trying to say about Gatsby’s attitude towards women, in his youth?
He treated women with respect and never took advantage of anyone.
Women ignored Gatsby, and he felt shy around them.
He took advantage of women frequently, but never committed to anyone.
Women were crazy about Gatsby, but he did not pay attention to them.
Who is Dan Cody? And why was he a prominent figure for Gatsby?
He was the owner of a successful oil company. Gatsby inherited all his money.
He was a successful bootlegger. He taught Gatsby how to deal in the black market.
He was a millionaire who owned a copper business. Gatsby learned from him, to become who he is now.
He was one of Gatsby’s childhood friends, who died in Gatsby’s arms during the war.
What does Nick mean when he says, “It is invariably saddening to look through new eyes at things upon which you have expended your own powers of adjustment?”
Looking at something from someone else’s perspective can be sad, especially if you are used to your own point of view.
It is sad when others cannot see or understand the beliefs you hold.
Looking at something you have never seen before can give you a new perspective on life.
You should not try to see things from other people’s perspective, because it can ruin your original opinions.
In Gatsby’s party why does he call Tom a “polo player”? Why does Tom say, “I’d a little rather not be the polo player”?
Gatsby calls Tom a “polo player” to indirectly insult his social standing. Tom would rather look at all the famous people in “oblivion.”
Gatsby calls Tom a “polo player” to compliment his athletic stature. Tom does not feel that he is a good enough polo player to be called one.
Gatsby calls Tom a “polo player” to indirectly insult his social standing. Tom does not feel that he is a good enough polo player to be called one.
Gatsby calls Tom a “polo player” to compliment his athletic stature. Tom would rather look at all the famous people in “oblivion.”
What was Daisy’s reaction towards Gatsby’s party?
She loved Gatsby’s party. “She marveled at the sight of the extravagant displays on the dance floor, and spent a joyful time dancing with Gatsby.”
She did not know what to think about Gatsby’s party, “West Egg was unlike anything Daisy was used to, she did not know whether she agreed or disagreed with his party.”
She did not like the party. “She was appalled by West Egg, this unprecedented "place" that Broadway had begotten upon a Long Island fishing village..."
She liked Gatsby’s party. “The party was everything and more than what she had wished for, she had only hoped to spend more time alone with Gatsby.”
What does Tom want to do about Gatsby after he met him again at his party?
Tom wants to kill Gatsby by hiring someone to assassinate him.
Tom wants to know who Gatsby is, and makes it a point to find out what he does.
Tom wants to thank Gatsby for an incredible party.
Tom wants to join one of Gatsby’s businesses, in order to earn more money.
Who says “you can’t repeat the past.”?
Gatsby
Daisy
Tom
Nick
“He knew that when he kissed this girl, and forever wed his unutterable visions to her perishable breath, his mind would never romp again like the mind of God.” What is Gatsby giving up when he chooses to kiss Daisy?
He is giving up his ability to think like a God.
He is giving up all his worldly possessions.
He is giving up his greatest ambitions.
He is giving up his sense of honesty.
What is Gatsby’s opinion about the past?
He thought the past was perfect, especially the days he remembered with Daisy.
He did not reminisce about the past, he was always looking forward.
He hated the past, he never wants to repeat any events from his past.
He thought that thinking about the past was useless, he was always planning for the future.
