WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby Test (Chapters 1-3)
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 6hrs 59mins
1. Reread the sentence from page 3: “Instead of being the warm center of the world, the Middle West now seemed like the ragged edge of the universe — so I decided to go East and learn the bond business.” What does this sentence reveal about Nick's view of the East?
Nick believes the East is a sophisticated place.
Nick believes the East is a dangerous place.
Nick believes the East is a confusing place.
Nick believes the East is a formal place.
Karina (a) protested the new rules by writing strongly worded letters to all of her teachers.
2. Reread the sentence from page 11. “Before I could reply that he was my neighbor, dinner was announced. Wedging his tense arm imperatively under mine, Tom Buchanan compelled me from the room as though he were moving a checker to another square.” Why does Nick use the word “compelled”?
To show Tom’s anger
To show Tom’s speed
To show Tom’s politeness
To show Tom’s forcefulness
What theme about appearance and reality does Fitzgerald develop by revealing Tom's extra-marital affair?
People care more about the truth than they do about how they appear.
To fully understand reality, pay close attention to appearances.
Appearances are more disappointing than reality.
Appearances cannot be trusted.
Andre was (a) for being late: his friends had taken to telling him they were meeting up an hour before the actual meeting time, but he still never made it on time.
Reread the passage from page 14. 'I was about to speak when she sat up alertly and said ‘Sh!’ in a warning voice. A subdued impassioned murmur was audible in the room beyond, and Miss Baker leaned forward unashamed, trying to hear. The murmur trembled on the verge of coherence, sank down, mounted excitedly, and then ceased altogether.' What do Jordan's actions reveal about her?
She is uncomfortable with Nick.
She is scared of Daisy and Tom.
She is very shy around men.
She is amused by gossip.
5. On pages 35-36, Myrtle discusses the suits worn by both George and Tom. What do these descriptions symbolize?
love
class
marriage
character
After being betrayed by her best friend, Emma was quite (a) of others.
6. Reread the passage from page 24. “The fact that Tom had a mistress was insisted upon wherever he was known. His acquaintances resented the fact that he turned up in popular cafés with her and, leaving her at a table, sauntered about, chatting with whomsoever he knew.” How does the passage develop Tom’s character?
It shows he is popular.
It shows he is wealthy.
It shows he is careless.
It shows he is unfriendly.
7. Reread the sentence from page 28. 'Throwing a regal homecoming glance around the neighborhood, Mrs. Wilson gathered up her dog and her other purchases, and went haughtily in.' How do the details in this sentence contribute to Myrtle’s character development?
They show her passion for animals.
They show her worry that someone will discover the affair.
They show that she thinks her affair brings her higher status.
They show that she wishes Tom would acknowledge her more.
We were excited to meet the movie star, but she spoke in such a (a) way that we felt insulted.
What is the best meaning of 'shiftlessness' as it is used in the following passage? 'I told that boy about the ice.' Myrtle raised her eyebrows in despair at the shiftlessness of the lower orders. 'These people! You have to keep after them all the time.'
laziness
ugliness
liveliness
selfishness
9. Reread the following passage from page 41: “Suddenly one of these gypsies, in trembling opal, seizes a cocktail out of the air, dumps it down for courage and, moving her hands like Frisco, dances out alone on the canvas platform. A momentary hush; the orchestra leader varies his rhythm obligingly for her, and there is a burst of chatter as the erroneous news goes around that she is Gilda Gray’s understudy from the Follies. The party has begun.” How does the description of the dancer in this passage contribute to the mood?
By demonstrating that the party guests act more wildly than they normally would
By illustrating how the party guests of all classes support one another
By showing that the party guests speak unkindly about each other
By revealing how the party guests were generous towards Gatsby
The environmental activists were shocked by how (a) their local politicians were to pollution on the shoreline.
How does the conversation about Gatsby on page 44 contribute to his characterization?
It makes him seem dangerous.
It makes him seem dishonest.
It makes him seem confident.
It makes him seem famous.
11. Reread the passage from page 44. “Instead of rambling, this party had preserved a dignified homogeneity, and assumed to itself the function of representing the staid nobility of the countryside — East Egg condescending to West Egg and carefully on guard against its spectroscopic gaiety.” Why does Nick describe East Egg as “condescending” to West Egg in this passage?
To show that rich people were more comfortable with parties than poor people
To show that poor people were as welcome at Gatsby’s parties as rich people
To show that East Eggers had to travel a greater distance to get to Gatsby’s
To show that East Eggers considered themselves better than West Eggers
How does the interaction between Nick and Jordan with the man in the 'owl-eyed' glasses develop Gatsby's character? (Pages 45-46)
It reveals how Gatsby paid to become properly educated.
It shows that Gatsby presents a false image of himself.
It emphasizes Gatsby’s friendliness to strangers.
It demonstrates Gatsby’s care for his guests.
DeMari was so terrified that her explanation was completely (a) .
13. Reread the following sentence from page 58: 'But I am slow-thinking and full of interior rules that act as brakes on my desires, and I knew that first I had to get myself definitely out of that tangle back home.' What does the word 'tangle' refer to?
Nick’s old-fashioned parents
Nick’s former relationship
Nick’s time in the army
Nick’s previous job
It was a (a) moment when the award show paused to pay tribute to actors who passed away.
Jin made his (a) for Carrie obvious when he said her comments weren't even worth responding to.
Tom sorted his clothes by colors, making (a) groups
Olympia felt her teacher's directions were (a) because, even after reading the assignment again, she still didn't know where to begin.
(a) going to school to get more knowledge.
(a) time to go home now.
(a) ate my burger?
To (a) is the letter addressed?
(a) that outside my window?
(a) my favorite person!
(a) bike is hot pink.
There (a) some problems in these sentences.
We wanted (a) go (b) the park, (c) .
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