Ch. 1 & 2
What does Tom’s “cruel body” reveal about his character?
A) He is insecure and anxious
B) He is a powerful, aggressive presence
C) He is shy and misunderstood
D) He feels guilty about his wealth
B) He is a powerful, aggressive presence
What irony does Nick observe about Gatsby’s guests?
A) None of them drink alcohol
B) They never meet or know Gatsby personally
C) They treat Gatsby like family
D) They are deeply loyal to him
B) They never meet or know Gatsby personally
What is Gatsby’s real name?
A) Jay Cody
B) James Gatz
C) Jimmy Gatsby
D) John Gatz
B) James Gatz
Who kills Myrtle Wilson?
A) Daisy
B) Tom
C) Gatsby
D) George Wilson
A) Daisy
What does Wilson believe the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg are?
A) The police
B) Gatsby’s eyes
C) Myrtle’s spirit
D) The eyes of God
D) The eyes of God
What does Daisy mean when she says she hopes her daughter will be a “beautiful little fool”?
A) She wants her daughter to succeed as a writer
B) She believes ignorance protects women in society
C) She wants her daughter to avoid men
D) She believes beauty is dangerous
B) She believes ignorance protects women in society
Why does Gatsby want Daisy to see his house?
A) He wants to impress her with his wealth
B) He wants to sell it
C) He wants to punish Tom
D) He plans to propose
A) He wants to impress her with his wealth
What does the rain symbolize when Gatsby reunites with Daisy?
A) Danger
B) Emotional cleansing and rebirth
C) Change of seasons
D) Denial
B) Emotional cleansing and rebirth
What does Nick suddenly remember on the day of the confrontation at the Plaza Hotel?
A) His birthday
B) Daisy’s wedding anniversary
C) Gatsby’s past
D) That he must return to the Midwest
A) His birthday
*DAILY DOUBLE* What type of writing prompt is your final essay? AND What is the prompt?
(both must be correct for points, all groups may attempt)
Argumentative: How would interpreting Jay Gatsby as a person of color reshape the novel’s portrayal of the American Dream and social mobility in the 1920s?
When Gatsby reaches for the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock, what does it symbolize?
A) His longing for his parents
B) His desire for wealth alone
C) His dream of reclaiming the past with Daisy
D) His envy of George Wilson
C) His dream of reclaiming the past with Daisy
Why is Wolfsheim’s use of human molars in his cufflinks significant?
A) It reflects his grief
B) It symbolizes his crude criminal power
C) It pays tribute to fallen friends
D) It shows he is delusional
B) It symbolizes his crude criminal power
Why does Daisy cry when Gatsby shows her his shirts?
A) She is overwhelmed by his wealth and the life she missed
B) She hates his taste
C) She wants to leave immediately
D) She feels unworthy
A) She is overwhelmed by his wealth and the life she missed
Why does Gatsby fire his servants before Daisy visits?
A) They were stealing
B) They were too talkative
C) He wants to appear humble
D) He couldn’t afford them
B) They were too talkative
Who attends Gatsby’s funeral?
A) Hundreds of guests from his parties
B) Just Nick, Gatsby’s father, and a few others
C) Tom and Daisy
D) The entire East Egg community
B) Just Nick, Gatsby’s father, and a few others
What do the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg represent for George Wilson later in the novel?
A) The police are watching him
B) The eyes of God, witnessing moral corruption
C) Gatsby’s surveillance
D) A family memory
B) The eyes of God, witnessing moral corruption
Gatsby’s claim that he’s “an Oxford man” suggests:
A) He is unintelligent
B) He studied in Europe for social credibility
C) He was born in England
D) He is trying to impress Nick financially
B) He studied in Europe for social credibility
What does the color yellow (e.g., Gatsby’s car) most often represent?
A) Honesty and envy
B) Death
C) Artificial wealth and moral decay
D) Nostalgia
C) Artificial wealth and moral decay
Who kills Jay Gatsby, and why?
A) Tom, out of jealousy
B) Daisy, out of guilt
C) George Wilson, believing Gatsby killed Myrtle
D) Gatsby, by suicide
C) George Wilson, believing Gatsby killed Myrtle
What excuse does Wolfsheim give for not attending Gatsby’s funeral?
A) He is too emotional
B) He is hiding from the police
C) He avoids involvement in death
D) He’s out of town
C) He avoids involvement in death
What literary device is used in the description of T.J. Eckleburg’s eyes “watching”?
Personification
What does Nick mean when he describes Gatsby’s smile as having “eternal reassurance”?
Gatsby has built a convincing illusion of sincerity
Why is Gatsby disappointed after Daisy attends one of his parties?
She dislikes the vulgarity, artificiality, and chaos of the party.
What does the extreme heat during the hotel scene symbolize?
C) Rising emotional tension and impending confrontation
What theme is reflected in Nick’s description of Tom and Daisy as “careless people”?
The protective power of wealth and social status.