Theme
Nick recalls his father advising him not to judge others too quickly. Which theme does this advice develop?
A. The American Dream
B. The corruption of wealth
C. The danger of gossip
D. The importance of tolerance and nonjudgment
D. The importance of tolerance and nonjudgment
Nick describes Tom as having a “cruel body.” The word cruel most strongly suggests:
A. Weakness
B. Aggression and dominance
C. Humor
D. Intelligence
B. Aggression and dominance
Nick serves as a first-person narrator. This choice allows Fitzgerald to:
A. Reveal every character’s thought directly
B. Limit the perspective and create ambiguity
C. Tell the story objectively
D. Remove bias
B. Limit the perspective and create ambiguity
In Chapters 1–3, Nick is best characterized as:
A. Reckless
B. Wealthy and arrogant
C. Observant and reserved
D. Dishonest
C. Observant and reserved
Gatsby reaching toward the green light most strongly represents this theme.
A. The loss of innocence
B. The unattainable American Dream
C. The power of friendship
D. The importance of honesty
B. The unattainable American Dream
Daisy’s voice is described as “full of money.” This phrase suggests:
A. She is loud
B. She talks too much
C. Her identity is shaped by wealth and privilege
D. She works hard for success
C. Her identity is shaped by wealth and privilege
The green light at the end of Daisy’s dock is an example of:
A. Irony
B. Foreshadowing
C. Symbolism
D. Hyperbole
C. Symbolism
Tom’s actions toward Myrtle reveal that he is:
A. Loyal
B. Compassionate
C. Controlling and abusive
D. Shy
C. Controlling and abusive
Tom and Daisy’s careless behavior in Chapter 1 helps develop which theme?
A. Love conquers all
B. The moral emptiness of the wealthy elite
C. The power of hard work
D. The strength of family bonds
B. The moral emptiness of the wealthy elite
The Valley of Ashes is described as “a fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat.” The word fantastic contributes to a tone that is:
A. Cheerful
B. Realistic
C. Surreal and disturbing
D. Romantic
C. Surreal and disturbing
Fitzgerald’s detailed description of Gatsby’s party (music, colors, movement) primarily appeals to the reader’s:
A. Logic
B. Senses (imagery)
C. Humor
D. Fear
B. Senses (imagery)
Daisy’s reaction to Gatsby’s party suggests that she:
A. Loves excitement
B. Is comfortable with new money society
C. Feels out of place and judgmental
D. Is jealous of Jordan
C. Feels out of place and judgmental
The contrast between East Egg and West Egg primarily develops which theme?
A. Nature vs. civilization
B. Old money vs. new money social division
C. Fate vs. free will
D. Individualism
B. Old money vs. new money social division
Nick describes Gatsby’s smile as having “eternal reassurance.” The word eternal emphasizes:
A. Gatsby’s dishonesty
B. His carefully crafted charm and appeal
C. His anger
D. His nervousness
B. His carefully crafted charm and appeal
The rumors about Gatsby’s past function mainly to:
A. Clarify his identity
B. Reveal Tom’s kindness
C. Build suspense and develop mystery
D. Provide comic relief
C. Build suspense and develop mystery
Jordan Baker is developed as a character who is:
A. Naïve
B. Emotional
C. Dishonest and cynical
D. Generous
C. Dishonest and cynical
The chaotic party in Chapter 3 suggests that wealth in the 1920s often leads to:
A. Unity and peace
B. Responsible leadership
C. Excess and moral carelessness
D. Intellectual growth
C. Excess and moral carelessness
The repeated use of gossip at Gatsby’s party (“I heard he killed a man…”) develops a tone that is:
A. Calm
B. Formal
C. Respectful
D. Mysterious and exaggerated
D. Mysterious and exaggerated
The contrast between the glamorous party and the emptiness afterward highlights Fitzgerald’s use of:
A. Flashback
B. Dialogue
C. Juxtaposition
D. Allusion
c. Juxtaposition
Gatsby’s behavior at his own party (standing apart, watching guests) reveals that he:
A. Enjoys chaos
B. Is focused on a deeper personal goal rather than the party itself
C. Is shy and afraid
D. Dislikes attention
B. Is focused on a deeper personal goal rather than the party itself