Fitzgerald’s Life
How does Dexter’s emotional roller coaster reflect Fitzgerald’s own personal internal conflict between his romantic life and his overall maturity?
A. Both Dexter and Fitzgerald struggle to balance their romantic desires with a longing for stability and self-control.
B. Dexter’s emotions are purely fictional and have no connection to Fitzgerald’s life.
C. Fitzgerald lived a calm, emotionally stable life, unlike Dexter.
D. Dexter represents Fitzgerald’s financial ambitions, not his emotional ones.
A. Both Dexter and Fitzgerald struggle to balance their romantic desires with a longing for stability and self-control.
Dexter Green wants to become rich and live the highlife, to get there he decides to...
A. Gets involved with some bad people and becomes a bootlegger andbecomes the most feared Mob Boss in New York and lives a life ofcrime.
B. Marry a wealthy woman in hopes she dies and he gets her fortune.
C. Try his best to sell his handcrafted spoon collections, but in the endgives up and goes back home to become a humble farmer.
D. Start a successful laundry business and move to New York city.
D. Start a successful laundry business andmove to New York city.
In what ways does Judy’s nontraditional character challenge the social expectations of women?
A. She gets married and divorced multiple times
B. She seeks independence to charm her own desires instead ofsettling for a stable life
C. She aims to become a married woman
D. She never dates anyone in her lifetime
B. She seeks independence to charm her owndesires instead of settling for a stable life
What does the season cycle (winter-summer-winter) shows about the American Dream?
A. Hard work always brings success and a happy ending.
B. The repetitive struggle of working-class life.
C. Success is permanent once achieved.
D. The dream can grow but disappear just like the season.
D. The dream can grow but disappear just like theseason.
Does Fitzgerald’s portrayal of Dexter’s character suggest that he saw these flaws in himself, or was he fighting the same problems as Dexter, being stuck in his tunnel vision and feeling empty?
A. Fitzgerald used Dexter to mirror his own struggles with ambition, romantic obsession, and emotional emptiness.
B. Fitzgerald wrote Dexter purely as a social commentary with no personal connection.
C. Fitzgerald’s life was completely different from Dexter’s experiences.
A. Fitzgerald used Dexter to mirror his own struggles with ambition, romantic obsession, and emotional emptiness.
How does Dexter first meet Judy?
A. On the golf course where she’s practicing with friends
B. At a social party hosted by her family
C. At the golf club when she hires him as a caddy
D. At the tennis club where Judy plays
C. At the golf club when she hires him as a caddy
How does Fitzgerald criticize the American Dreamthrough Dexter´s ambition?
A. Showing that status can leave people feeling empty inside.
B. Showing that money and success make people happy.
C. Showing that ambition always leads to respect and admiration.
D. Showing that everyone can achieve the American Dream is you work hardenough.
A. Showing that status can leave peoplefeeling empty inside.
What does Dexter Greens Journey symbolize?
A. The American Dream
B. Power vs. corruption
C. Good vs. Evil
D. Survival of the fittest
A. The American Dream
During what era was “Winter Dreams” written in?
A. Romantic Tradition
B. Post-modernist Tradition
C. Realist Tradition
D. Modernist Tradition
D. Modernist Tradition
Why does Dexter quit working at the golfclub?
A. He wants to focus on school
B. He is frustrated with the job
C. He wants to impress Judy and join the upper class
D. He gets a better paying job elsewhere
C. He wants to impress Judy and join the upperclass
How does Dexter´s relationship with Judy reflectthe theme of illusion vs reality?
A. It shows how love can fic every problem
B. It shows that Dexter falls for the idea of Judy more than who she was
C. It shows that Judy never cared about money
D. It shows that Dexter and Judy always understood each other.
B. It shows that Dexter falls for the idea ofJudy more than who she was
How do the different settings in the story show Dexter’s mood and help the reader understand what he’s going through?
A. The settings only serve to describe the seasons, not to reflect Dexter’s mood.
B. The settings are random and don’t relate to Dexter’s emotions.
C. The changing settings reflect Dexter’s emotional highs and lows — the frozen golf course symbolizes emptiness and lost dreams, while the warm sunsets represent his hopes and passion for Judy.
D. The settings symbolize society’s wealth and power, not Dexter’s feelings.
C. The changing settings reflect Dexter’s emotional highs and lows — the frozen golf course symbolizes emptiness and lost dreams, while the warm sunsets represent his hopes and passion for Judy.
How does Dexter initially feel after hearing that Judy has settled down and is married with kids?
A. Excited and happy that she found someone who makes her happy.
B. Confused because she wasn't the type of girl to settle down.
C. Angry because she didn't end up with him.
D. Content because he found someone else.
B. Confused because she wasn't the type of girl to settle down.
What main theme does Dexter’s story show about the American Dream?
A. That chasing wealth and status doesn’t always lead to happiness.
B. That everyone who works hard becomes rich and happy.
C. That love is more important than success.
D. That dreams never change over time.
A. That chasing wealth and status doesn’t always lead to happiness.
In what ways does Hedrick’s character symbolize a culture that idolizes and controls women like Judy?
A. Hedrick symbolizes freedom and independence for women like Judy.
B. Hedrick represents the working-class struggle against wealthy women.
C. Hedrick shows how men in the story respect women’s ambitions and individuality.
D. Hedrick represents the shallow, privileged men of the upper class who view women as trophies and status symbols rather than individuals.
D. Hedrick represents the shallow, privileged men of the upper class who view women as trophies and status symbols rather than individuals.
How does Irene’s character contrast with Judy’s character?
A. Irene is modest, dependable, and sincere, while Judy is glamorous, selfish, and unpredictable.
B. Irene is wealthy and materialistic, while Judy is humble and loyal.
C. Both women are equally shallow and only care about money.
D. Irene is rebellious and carefree, while Judy is serious and hardworking.
A. Irene is modest, dependable, and sincere, while Judy is glamorous, selfish, and unpredictable.
What message does Fitzgerald send about love in “Winter Dreams”?
A. True love always lasts forever.
B. Love can be an illusion that fades with time.
C. Money has nothing to do with love.
D. Love never changes people.
B. Love can be an illusion that fades with time.
In what ways does Fitzgerald use Dexter’s obsession with golf to critique the social class system of his time?
A.Golf represents physical strength rather than social class.
B. Golf is just a recreational hobby with no symbolic meaning.
C.Golf represents the exclusivity of the wealthy class; Dexter’s obsession shows his longing for acceptance and highlights Fitzgerald’s critique of a society where success and worth are measured by wealth and status.
D. Golf shows that the working class has the same opportunities as the rich.
C.Golf represents the exclusivity of the wealthy class; Dexter’s obsession shows his longing for acceptance and highlights Fitzgerald’s critique of a society where success and worth are measured by wealth and status.