WorksheetsCh 7 Vocab Quiz GG
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the meaning of the word "caravansary"?
A type of ship used for trade
A large inn or rest stop for travelers,
A garden where animals are kept
A military fortress
Which of the following best defines the word "harrowing"
Pleasant or delightful
A form of communication
A type of clothing worn during ceremonies
very frightening or disturbing
What does the word "abyss" refer to?
A small cave or tunnel
A type of ocean current
A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm or void
A large mountain range
Which of the following best describes "rancor"?
A feeling of deep hatred or bitterness
A sudden flash of insight
A mild annoyance
A sense of calm or peace
What does "magnanimous" mean?
Cautious and calculating
Easily angered
Generous and forgiving
Cruel and vengeful
In the following passage from The Great Gatsby, which word most closely aligns with the feeling conveyed?
"He smiled understandingly—much more than understandingly. It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life."
Magnanimous
Rancor
Harrowing
Caravansary
In The Great Gatsby, Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's life as a constant struggle against an "abyss." What does this metaphor suggest about Gatsby’s character?
He is overwhelmed by a sense of emptiness or despair
He feels powerful and unshakable
He is seeking refuge in a peaceful place
He has an overwhelming sense of hope
In The Great Gatsby, when Gatsby confronts Tom Buchanan, the word "rancor" could describe Gatsby's attitude. What emotion does this word best capture in Gatsby’s behavior?
Fear and anxiety
Generosity and kindness
Anger and bitterness
Joy and excitement
In The Great Gatsby, Daisy’s voice is described as being full of a “caravansary of rich sounds.” What might this suggest about her character?
She is associated with wealth and luxury
She is always on the move, restless and unsettled
She is a harsh and unpleasant speaker
She is deeply sorrowful
What word best describes Nick's comment on what happened in Gatsby's garden: "And yet I couldn’t believe that they would choose this occasion for a scene — especially for the rather harrowing scene that Gatsby had outlined in the garden,” (Fitzgerald 114).
horrifying
pleasant
awkward
romantic
