WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby Final
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 32mins
The novel's narrator is
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Nick Carraway
Jay Gatsby
an unnamed omniscient narrator
The narrator says that his father emphasized the importance of being
honest
patriotic
educated
nonjudgemental
After World War I the narrator moved to
Massachusetts
New York
California
New Jersey
The narrator and Tom Buchanan both attended
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Notre Dame
Tom Buchanan plays
basketball
golf
polo
tennis
At the beginning of the novel, Daisy and Jordan both wear
black
white
red
red, white, and blue
The narrator lives in
New York City
East Egg
West Egg
Boston
George Wilson is the proprietor of a
gas station
grocery store
photography shop
pawn shop
What does Tom buy Myrtle?
a mink coat
diamond earrings
a kitten
a puppy
Tom breaks Myrtle's
arm
nose
leg
favorite crystal vase
Gatsby's parties are
small, intimate gatherings
large, noisy celebrations
the settling for classical music performances
gatherings of only society's wealthiest members
The narrator says that he spent most of his time
going to movies alone
attending parties
working
dating various girls
At one of the parties, whom does Gatsby call aside for a private conversation?
Jordan
Nick
Catherine
Myrtle
Gatsby claims to be the son of
poor farmers
movie stars
very wealthy people
a Mafia member
Gatsby's car is
white
yellow
silver
black
What are the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?
a billboard
a picture in a movie theater
a type of flower in Gatsby's garden
a subway poster
Gatsby was in the
army
navy
marines
coast guard
When Gatsby first gets back together with Daisy, he is
confident
angry
terrified
jealous
Gatsby tries to impress Daisy with a display of his
ties
stamp collection
military medals
shirts
The situation involving Daisy, Tom, and Gatsby becomes critical on a
very hot summer day.
rainy day in early spring.
bitterly cold day in January.
clear, crisp day in the fall.
On the trip from East Egg to the city, who is NOT riding in the yellow car?
Tom
Nick
Daisy
Jordan
What does Gatsby want Daisy to say?
that she does not love Tom any more
that she still loves Tom, but she cannot stay with him
that she loves Nick more than she loves Tom
that she never loved Tom
What happens to Myrtle Wilson?
She moves west with her husband.
She leaves town with a traveling salesman.
She is hit by a car and killed.
She goes to jail for attempted robbery.
Who kills Gatsby?
George Wilson
Tom Buchanan
Gatsby himself
Wolfsheim
Gatsby is killed in his
living room.
garage.
swimming pool.
garden.
Which of the following is not at Gatsby's funeral?
Mr. Gatz
Owl Eyes
Klipspringer
Nick
The narrator sees Gatsby's old copy of
the bible.
Hopalong Cassidy.
a boy scout manual.
a high school yearbook.
By the end of the novel, the narrator has decided to
stay in New York.
move to California.
return to the midwest.
go overseas.
What serves as a major symbol of Gatsby's dream?
the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg
a green light
the valley of the ashes
the color red
What quality does the narrator most claim for himself?
honesty
bravery
intelligence
partriotism
The narrator emphasizes that Jordan is
manipulative
loyal
greedy
dishonest
The narrator emphasizes the allure of Daisy's
eyes.
perfume.
voice.
acting ability.
The novel as a whole emphasizes the importance of
friendship and responsibility.
love and romance.
education and a good career.
honesty and truthfulness.
The narrator accuses Tom and Daisy of being
evil
prejudiced
careless
arrogant
The narrator links Gatsby with
the American Dream.
the Declaration of Independence.
the Greek hero Odysseus.
the valley of ashes.
Daisy can be characterized as
moody.
superficial.
considerate.
loving.
Which of the following best illustrates the theme of disillusionment?
Jordan's engagement to another man
Nick's decision to return to the midwest
Gatsby's relationship with Meyer Wolfsheim
Daisy's decision to marry Tom
Tom reveals himself to be cruel by
having an affair with Jordan Baker.
leaving the scene of Myrtle's accident.
turning in Gatsby to the police.
breaking Myrtle's nose.
Nick breaks up with Jordan Baker because
he is disappointed with what she represents.
she is dating someone else.
he feels that he is not good enough for her.
she expects too much of him.
What happened as a result of Gatsby's involvement with Dan Cody?
Gatsby was temporarily reunited with Daisy.
Meyer Wolfensheim placed bets on the 1919 Word Series.
Gatsby learned to dream of a good life.
Daisy married Tom instead of Gatsby.
Which of the following symbols is least related to the theme of the American Dream?
the green light at the end of Daisy's dock
the ash heaps between West Egg and New York City
Gatsby's coral and lavender shirts
Myer Wolfensheim's cuff links
Tom can be best characterized as
weak and immoral
selfish and irresponsible
arrogant and wise
squeamish and cruel
Which of the following does NOT contribute to an illusion about Gatsby?
his involvement in racketeering
his collection of library books
his love for Daisy
the stories of his past
The scene in which Tom and Daisy are sitting alone together in their kitchen illustrates
their selfish irresponsibility toward others
their ability to plot and scheme
their love and commitment to one another
their refusal to blame others for their problems
Gatsby is all of the following EXCEPT
manipulative
corrupt
realistic
passionate
Match the following to the character it describes:
"It was testimony to the romantic speculation he inspired that there were whispers about him from those who had found little that it was necessary to whisper about in this world."
Tom Buchanan
Jay Gatsby
George Wilson
Match the following to the character it describes:
"He was crazy enough to kill me if I hadn't told him who owned the car."
Tom Buchanan
Jay Gatsby
George Wilson
Match the following to the character it describes:
"He had been...a national figure in a way, one of those men who reach such an acute limited excellence at twenty-one that everything afterwards savours of anti-climax."
Tom Buchanan
Jay Gatsby
George Wilson
George Wilson owns a garage.
True
False
Nick was in France during the World War I.
True
False
Gatsby and Nick go into business together.
True
False
Daisy and Jordan both come from Louisville.
True
False
Meyer Wolfsheim is a dentist.
True
False
Nick meets Tom's mistress at a wedding at the Plaza.
True
False
Tom and Daisy have a daughter.
True
False
Throughout the novel, Gatsby gets mysterious phone calls from cities in the Midwest.
True
False
Tom reads books about the decline of civilization.
True
False
One of Jordan's faults is that she is dishonest.
True
False
George Wilson gets Gatsby's name from Tom.
True
False
With the exception of Nick, Gatsby's father, and the minister, no one attends Gatsby's burial.
True
False
Attendance at Gatsby's parties is by invitation only.
True
False
Daisy is driving the car that kills Myrtle Wilson.
True
False
Daisy seems especially impressed by Gatsby's shirts.
True
False
