Quick Trivia
Why does Nick Carraway move to New York?
A. To escape his family
B. To become a bond salesman
C. To attend graduate school
D. To pursue a writing career
B. To become a bond salesman
What theme is BEST represented by Gatsby’s efforts to become wealthy and win Daisy?
A. The failure of the American Dream
B. The importance of tradition
C. The dangers of poverty
D. The value of honesty
A. The failure of the American Dream
How does the ending comment on the attainability of the American Dream?
A) It is easily attainable for everyone
B) Only the morally good achieve it
C) Money is unimportant
D) It is ultimately elusive and often destructive
D) It is ultimately elusive and often destructive
What does the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock symbolize?
A) Gatsby’s literal desire to buy a house
B) Hope, dreams, and the pursuit of an unattainable ideal
C) Wealth and material possessions only
D) Social class distinctions
B) Hope, dreams, and the pursuit of an unattainable ideal
The term “Lost Generation” refers to:
A) People who migrated west during the 1920s
B) Writers and artists disillusioned by World War I
C) Immigrants arriving in America
D) Soldiers who never returned from WWI
B) Writers and artists disillusioned by World War I
How is Nick related to Daisy Buchanan?
A. They are siblings
B. She is his cousin
C. They were childhood friends
D. She is his aunt
B. She is his cousin
Which theme does the behavior of Tom and Daisy Buchanan illustrate?
a) Moral carelessness and irresponsibility
b) Hard work and perseverance
c) Overcoming obstacles
d) Friendship and loyalty
Moral carelessness and irresponsibility
In what way does the novel suggest the American Dream is flawed?
A) Success always leads to happiness
B) Dreams are always realistic
C) Wealth does not guarantee love or respect
D) Only education matters
C) Wealth does not guarantee love or respect
What do the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg symbolize?
A) Financial success
B) The moral and spiritual emptiness of society, overlooked by those chasing wealth
C) The power of nature
D) Happiness and fulfillment
B) The moral and spiritual emptiness of society, overlooked by those chasing wealth
Which type of entertainment became a national craze, helping spread pop culture during the 1920s?
A) Silent films and Hollywood movies
B) Radio plays only
C) Street performances exclusively
D) Poetry readings
A) Silent films and Hollywood movies
How does Gatsby describe the reason he bought his mansion?
A. It was the only property available
B. It was close to his business
C. It reminded him of Europe
D. It was across the bay from Daisy
D. It was across the bay from Daisy
What does The Great Gatsby suggest about the American Dream?
a) It is easily attainable
b) It is often an illusion or unreachable
c) It guarantees happiness
d) It is the same for everyone
b) It is often an illusion or unreachable
Why is Gatsby’s version of the American Dream considered “romantic” rather than practical?
A) He values love and idealism more than social reality
B) He ignores Daisy completely
C) He focuses on wealth alone
D) He does not plan his future
A) He values love and idealism more than social reality
What does Gatsby’s car symbolize?
A) Safety and security
b) Poverty
c) Education and intelligence
d) Wealth, status, and reckless pursuit of desires
d. Wealth, status, and reckless pursuit of desires
What economic trend defined much of the 1920s before the stock market crash?
A) Recession
B) Prosperity, consumerism, and speculation on the stock market
C) Deflation and high unemployment
D) Government rationing
B) Prosperity, consumerism, and speculation on the stock market
Why does Daisy have difficulty choosing between Gatsby and Tom?
A. She worries about money
B. She does not truly love either of them
C. She is torn between love and social expectation
D. She fears Gatsby will leave her
C. She is torn between love and social expectation
How does the story explore the theme of time?
a) The past can never be fully recaptured
b) Time heals all wounds perfectly
c) Time is irrelevant to human ambition
d) The future is always predictable
a) The past can never be fully recaptured
How does Gatsby’s transformation from James Gatz to Jay Gatsby reflect the theme of reinvention in the American Dream?
A) It shows that reinvention is easy and always accepted
B) It highlights the tension between self-made identity and societal perception
C) It emphasizes that identity has no role in achieving dreams
D) It demonstrates that wealth alone guarantees acceptance
B) It highlights the tension between self-made identity and societal perception
What does Gatsby’s library symbolize in the context of his character?
A) Knowledge and learning for self-improvement
B) Moral integrity
C) A display of wealth, as the books are unread and fake
D) Hard work and dedication
C. A display of wealth, as the books are unread and fake
What nickname did Fitzgerald give to the 1920s, which he helped popularize in literature?
A) The Progressive Movement
B) The Jazz Age
C) The Industrial Age
D) The Roaring 20s
B) The Jazz Age
What does Gatsby’s real past reveal about him?
A. He came from a wealthy family
B. He was a farmer in the Midwest
C. He reinvented himself through ambition and determination
D. He always lived the lifestyle he shows now
C. He reinvented himself through ambition and determination
How does social class affect characters’ pursuit of the American Dream?
A) Everyone is treated equally
B) Only women are affected
C) Old money offers social advantages that new money cannot buy
D) Social class has no impact
C) Old money offers social advantages that new money cannot buy
How does Gatsby’s death reflect the limitations of the American Dream?
A) It suggests that wealth guarantees protection and fulfillment
B) It demonstrates that relentless pursuit of an ideal can lead to isolation and tragedy
C) It proves that dreams are irrelevant
D) It shows that persistence always leads to success
B) It demonstrates that relentless pursuit of an ideal can lead to isolation and tragedy
How does the motif of distance (between East Egg, West Egg, and the Valley of Ashes) reinforce themes?
A) It only describes geography
B) It highlights proximity for travel convenience
C) It symbolizes social barriers and moral separation
D) It emphasizes physical movement
C) It symbolizes social barriers and moral separation
Which amendment repealed Prohibition in 1933?
A) 18th Amendment
B) 16th Amendment
C) 21st Amendment
D) 19th Amendment
C) 21st Amendment