WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby Final Test (2025)
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
As a narrator, Nick's reliability
may be questionable because he was often drunk and is telling the story as a flashback.
is questionable because he is a proven liar and cannot be trusted.
is strong because he is narrating the story as it happens.
may be strong because other characters support what he reports.
In what city/state does the story take place?
Long Island, New York
Chicago, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Los Angeles, California
Who is the narrator?
Jay Gatsby
Tom Buchanan
Daisy Buchanan
Nick Carraway
The two areas in which the characters live are
East Beach & West Beach
East Sound & West Sound
East Egg & West Egg
East Island & West Island
The following set of adjectives BEST describes Tom Buchanan’s personality
Assertive, compassionate, caring
Aggressive, condescending, arrogant
Docile, calm, timid, stubborn
intelligent and humble
What does Daisy want her daughter to grow up to be?
a “beautiful little fool”
an “intelligent, capable woman”
a “modern woman of the times”
a “gorgeous little jewel”
What do Daisy’s words about her daughter suggest?
Daisy recognizes that women have no real voice in 1920s society.
Daisy values beauty above everything else.
Daisy’s daughter is smart.
Daisy’s daughter is fashionable.
Who reacts strangely/curiously when Jordan Baker says to Nick that she knows a man named Gatsby?
Nick himself
Tom Buchanan, Daisy’s husband
Daisy Buchanan, Tom’s wife
Pammy, Daisy and Tom’s daughter
Who says the following: “Well, these books are all scientific…This fellow has worked out the whole thing. It’s up to us who are the dominant race to watch out or these other races will have control of things.”
Nick Carraway
Daisy Buchanan
Tom Buchanan
Jordan Baker
Who telephones Tom during dinner at his house?
His wife, Daisy
The narrator, Nick
The main character, Jay Gatsby
Tom’s “other woman on the side”
As Nick looks to see Gatsby at the end of the chapter, what does he see across the water?
a woman reaching back in a green dress
a green light on the dock
a green boat tied to the dock
an eerie, green looking star
What area lies between Long Island and New York City?
East Egg
West Egg
The Diamond District
The Valley of Ashes
What color is used to describe this area?
Rosy red
Grey
Blue
Green
Which of the following is NOT true?
A billboard for Dr. T.J. Eckleburg is mentioned simply to advertise for an eye doctor’s office.
Dr. T. J. Eckleburg symbolizes an absent God looking down at humanity.
Dr. T. J. Eckleburg serves as a motif that develops an important theme in the book.
George Wilson looks at Dr. T. J. Eckleburg’s advertisement and says that God see everything.
How does Nick meet Tom’s girlfriend?
He runs into her on the street when she’s buying a dog.
He sees her at Tom’s house.
He and Tom get off the train and visit her.
He attends a party she happens to be attending too.
Who is Myrtle?
Tom’s girlfriend.
Nick’s mother.
Daisy’s sister.
Daisy’s friend.
Based on Catherine’s (Myrtle’s sister) conversation with Nick, what do Tom and Myrtle have in common?
They both love dogs.
They can’t stand their spouses.
They are both rich.
They are happily married.
How did Mrs. Wilson (Myrtle) claim she knew she made a mistake when she married George?
He didn’t take her on a nice honeymoon.
He beat her up.
He had to borrow a suit for the wedding.
He is lazy and can’t keep a job.
Where does the majority of this chapter take place?
In Myrtle and George’s home.
In East Egg at the Buchanan home.
At Gatsby’s mansion.
At Myrtle and Tom’s NYC apartment.
Why do Tom and his mistress fight?
She won’t stop talking about Daisy.
She won’t stop calling Tom names.
He accuses her of cheating.
He is flirting with another woman at the party.
What does Tom do to her?
He knocks her out, giving her a concussion.
He throws her out on the street.
He breaks her nose.
He calls her terrible names.
How does the chapter end?
Nick ends up at the train station in the middle of the night.
Nick spends the night with Catherine, Myrtle’s sister.
Daisy crashes the party, screams at Tom, and beats up Myrtle.
Both b and c.
In Chapter 3, Nick describes the weekly preparations for parties at Gatsby’s. Which choice best describes the preparations and the parties?
Low key and elegant
Lavish and extravagant
Low class and boring
Poorly planned and unpopular
How is Gatsby introduced in Chapter 3?
He gets in a fight with a party guest.
He suddenly appears and talks with Nick.
He serves as the emcee for the entertainment.
He dances with all the women.
Which of the following is true?
The party guests seem to know Gatsby well.
The party guests talk a lot about Gatsby.
Gatsby seems to be a social person.
Gatsby knows all of his party guests.
What sets Nick apart as a party guest?
He’s the only one who received an invitation.
He’s the only one without a date.
He’s the only neighbor.
He’s the only one who gets drunk.
What is the point made by Owl Eyes?
The books are real, which proves that Gatsby is too.
The books are real, but they cannot be read, which makes Gatsby’s reality questionable.
Gatsby must read a lot of books since the library is full of them.
None of the above.
Who does Gatsby ask to speak with at the party?
Jordan
Gatsby
Daisy
Tom
What does Nick learn about Jordan during that summer?
She has high character.
She is dishonest.
She loves Gatsby.
She hates Gatsby.
Rumors about Gatsby include
He is a bootlegger.
He once killed a man.
He has many lovers.
Both a and b.
In Chapter 4, Gatsby and Nick go to
Myrtle’s apartment in NYC.
Coney Island.
NYC to have lunch with a man.
All of the above.
As they drive, Gatsby
Tells Nick about himself.
Plays loud music.
Brags about all of his women.
All of the above.
Gatsby has Nick meet with ______ that afternoon in order to_____________.
Meyer Wolfsheim/make a connection.
Jordan/learn about Gatsby and Daisy's history.
Tom/tell him it's over with Daisy.
Daisy/tell her that Gatsby loves her.
Daisy’s visit to Nick’s is
Nick and Jordan’s scheme to get Daisy and Gatsby together.
Part of Daisy’s plan to reunite with Gatsby.
Gatsby’s plan to reunite with Daisy.
A simple visit to have tea.
Which words best describe the atmosphere between Daisy and Gatsby at Nick’s?
Joyful and comfortable.
Familiar and cheerful.
Angry and resentful.
Awkward and uncertain.
What is significant about the broken clock that Gatsby knocks off of Nick’s mantle?
It represents Gatsby’s clumsiness.
It represents the lost time between Gatsby and Daisy.
It represents Nick’s carelessness about his belongings.
All of the above.
Why does Gatsby want to take Daisy to his house?
To show her his war medals.
To show off his shirts.
To show her that he is now worthy.
To show her off to his servants.
Why does Gatsby reevaluate his possessions as he watches Daisy in his home?
He wonders how much he can sell them for.
He values his belongings only to the degree that Daisy values them.
He wants to know how much she would pay for them.
None of the above.
According to Nick, Gatsby’s dream of having Daisy had reached
Almost unattainable heights.
Realistic levels.
Beneath what it should have been.
None of the above.
The result of Gatsby’s meeting with Daisy is that
Daisy leaves Tom and moves in with Gatsby.
Gatsby decides Daisy isn’t worth it and ditches her.
Nick tells Tom about Daisy and Gatsby seeing each other.
Gatsby and Daisy frequently spend time together in secret.
By Chapter 6, rumors about Gatsby have ________________ and a ________________ shows up with questions.
Declined/doctor
Increased/reporter
Improved/movie producer
None of the above.
Who is James Gatz?
Gatsby’s uncle
Gatsby’s father
Jay Gatsby
Gatsby’s mentor
Who is Dan Cody?
A bootlegger who got Gatsby into organized crime.
A wealthy man who became Gatsby’s friend and mentor.
A friend of Gatsby who followed him to West Egg.
A ship’s captain who brought Gatsby to West Egg.
Which is true of Gatsby’s family? They were
Poor farmers
Wealthy business people.
Bootleggers.
Professional athletes.
In Chapter 6, Tom and Daisy
Get divorced.
Are confronted by Myrtle and her husband George.
Go to a party at Gatsby’s.
None of the above.
At Gatsby’s party, Daisy seems
Happy and carefree.
Unhappy and lost.
Flirtatious and wild.
Angry and jealous.
Nick advises Gatsby that he
Cannot repeat the past.
Cannot expect Daisy to love him.
Should sneak away with Daisy.
Should confront Tom.
Following Daisy’s reentry into Gatsby’s life, what change occurs at Gatsby’s?
No changes occur.
The parties stop.
The parties get smaller.
The parties get bigger.
After his reunion with Daisy, Gatsby ____________ because he ____________.
Hires more servants/wants to further impress Daisy.
Fires the servants/wants complete privacy.
Buys Daisy a second home in Chicago/wants to stay with her there.
None of the above.
Why does the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock cease to be relevant in Gatsby’s daily life?
It was just a light.
Tom changed the bulb color to blue, so there was no green light anymore.
He has Daisy herself.
He loses all hope of having his dreams.
What weather conditions set the tone for Chapter 7?
A summer storm
A hurricane
Extreme heat
Extreme cold
Where do Jordan and Nick go for lunch at the beginning of the chapter?
The Valley of Ashes
The Plaza Hotel
The Buchanans’ house
The speakeasy that Gatsby runs
During lunch, why does the discussion become tense?
Jordan can’t convince anyone to play golf with her.
Daisy and Gatsby obviously share some chemistry.
Myrtle keeps calling.
Tom tells Daisy that he is leaving her for Myrtle.
What is suggested as a way to spend the rest of the afternoon?
Swimming in Gatsby’s pool
A trip to the city.
Lying on Gatsby’s beach.
Sitting quietly in the shade.
Where does the group go for the afternoon/evening?
A Yankees game
The pool
The Plaza
Myrtle’s house
What condition is Myrtle in when they stop for gas?
She is lying on the beach.
She is tired from pumping gas all day.
She is locked up in her and George’s apartment.
She is drunk and acting flirtatiously.
Why does Tom drive Gatsby’s car that afternoon?
Most likely to show his dominance.
Only Daisy knows the reason.
He wants to test drive it for racing.
He wants to pin Myrtle’s death on Gatsby.
What important detail does Myrtle notice?
Jordan is sitting on Tom’s lap.
Nick is driving Tom’s car.
Tom is driving a yellow car.
Gatsby and Daisy are making out.
When they reach their destination, what is going on in the surroundings?
A wedding
A funeral
A baby shower
A baptism
It becomes clear that Tom
has decided to leave Daisy.
is now having an affair with Jordan.
has investigated Gatsby’s background.
has reported Gatsby’s bootlegging to the police.
Over which topic do the characters argue?
Nick’s friendship with Gatsby.
Daisy’s love for both Gatsby and Tom.
Jordan’s deceit on the golf course.
Tom’s performance at New Haven.
How does Gatsby show what may be considered his true colors?
He almost hits Daisy.
He admits to being a bootlegger.
He almost hits Tom.
He admits to being a criminal.
Why do Gatsby and Daisy return to East Egg together?
Tom suggests that they go on ahead in Gatsby’s car.
Gatsby forces Daisy into the car.
Daisy has decided to leave Tom and stay with Gatsby.
They sneak off when no one is looking.
Which of the following is NOT true?
Myrtle runs out in the road yelling for Gatsby’s help.
Myrtle runs into the road because she thinks Tom is driving by.
Wilson has Myrtle locked in their upstairs apartment.
Daisy is driving Gatsby’s car when Myrtle runs out.
Which of the following is true?
Gatsby wanted to hit Myrtle.
Tom was glad to see Myrtle dead.
Nick spoke up and told the truth about everything.
Daisy did not hit Myrtle on purpose.
How does Tom interact with Wilson after Myrtle’s death?
He prevents him from suspecting that Tom is Myrtle’s lover.
He pretends to be Wilson’s friend.
He tells Wilson that the yellow car is Gatsby’s.
All of the above.
Which is NOT true?
Tom and Daisy fight after they return home.
Tom and Daisy talk quietly after they return home.
Nick finds Gatsby watching the Buchanans’ home late that night.
Gatsby waits outside the Buchanans’ home until the house is dark.
What advice does Nick give to Gatsby the day after Myrtle's death?
He suggests that he turn Daisy in.
He suggests covering up his involvement in Myrtle's death.
He suggests that Gatsby leave town because the police might be looking for him.
He suggests that Gatsby should run away with Daisy and marry her.
Following Myrtle’s death, Gatsby believes that
Daisy will stay with Tom.
Daisy will call him.
Daisy will contact the police.
Both a and b.
The day after Myrtle’s death, Gatsby invites Nick to
go to a speakeasy.
swim in his pool.
go to the Plaza.
visit Daisy.
What happens when Wilson arrives at Gatsby’s?
He shoots Gatsby.
He shoots Gatsby and all of his servants.
He shoots Gatsby and himself.
He shoots himself.
Daisy’s call
never occurs.
occurs the day after Gatsby’s death.
occurs the morning after Myrtle’s death.
None of the above.
Meyer Wolfsheim is
Gatsby’s real father.
Gatsby’s bootlegging partner.
Gatsby’s cousin.
Gatsby’s close friend.
Gatsby’s funeral
is attended by many of his friends and former guests.
is attended by only Daisy and Nick.
is attended by only Nick, Mr. Gatz, and a few others.
Is attended by only Gatsby’s family.
After Gatsby’s death
His father visits and meets Nick.
His mother and father arrive and collect his belongings.
His brother arrives and explains his history.
His ex-wife claims her inheritance.
Nick is _______ by others’ behavior after Gatsby’s death.
Shocked and angered.
Happy and relieved.
Surprised and joyful.
Accepting and understanding.
The green light across the bay is most likely a symbol of
Daisy and Gatsby’s favorite color.
Gatsby’s bootlegging and the money he earned from it.
Gatsby’s hope for the American Dream.
Daisy's hope for a reunion with Gatsby.
Which of the following is NOT a primary theme in The Great Gatsby?
The greed and carelessness of the rich creates problems for others in society.
It is difficult for people from different social classes to understand each other.
True love is rarely attainable even in marriage.
The legal sale and consumption of alcohol is essential to success.
The American Dream was originally put forth as the idea that our country offers individuals opportunities to pursue their dreams and find happiness. Which is NOT true regarding Gatsby’s dream and its relationship to the American Dream?
He believed that having money would give him equality with the upper class.
His pursuit of Daisy was as much about having what he wanted as it was about love.
Once he became wealthy, his dream was achieved.
The unbridled pursuit of money and power brings corruption.
Fitzgerald’s purpose is most likely to show
The destructive power of money and status.
1920s American society.
The divide between the upper and lower classes.
All of the above.
