Symbolism
Modernism
Illusion vs Reality
Symbolism of Power in Gatsby
100
In Chapter 2, Nick describes a giant billboard with faded eyes watching over the Valley of Ashes.
What do the Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg symbolize?
A. A forgotten advertisement
B. God or moral judgment watching society
C. Gatsby’s dreams
D. Tom’s wealth
B: God or moral judgement watching society.
100
Throughout the early chapters, Gatsby builds his wealth and mansion mainly to attract Daisy.
Question: What is Gatsby’s version of the American Dream?
A. Political power
B. Becoming Famous.
C. Helping poor communities
D. Reuniting with Daisy through wealth and success
D: Reuniting with Daisy through wealth and success.
100
In Chapter 3, guests at Gatsby’s party create wild rumors about him (he's a spy, murderer, etc.).
Question: What does this reveal about Gatsby’s identity?
A. His situation is clearly understood
B. he has a mysterious situation and shaped by illusion
C. His whole identity is based on truth
D. Everything he does relating to his identity is unimportant
B: He has a mysterious situation and shaped by illusion
100
In Chapter 1, Tom interrupts and redirects conversations whenever attention shifts away from him.
What is Tom’s primary method of asserting control in early scenes?
A. By subtly redirecting attention back to himself through interruption and dominance in dialogue
B. By using financial influence to explicitly command others’ actions
C. By withdrawing from conversations until others seek his approval
D. By relying on emotional appeals to gain sympathy from others
A: By subtly redirecting attention back to himself through interruption and dominance in dialogue
200
In Chapter 2, Nick travels with Tom through the Valley of Ashes, a grey, polluted industrial area.
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize?
A. The beauty of industrial growth
B. The future of America
C. The success of working-class life
D. Social and moral decay caused by wealth
D: Social and moral decay caused by wealth.
200
n Chapter 6, Nick explains Gatsby’s past and how James Gatz reinvented himself.
Question: What idea is shown by Gatsby creating a new identity?
A. Identity is stable and permanent
B. People cannot change their lives
C. Identity can be constructed or artificial
D. Wealth determines identity naturally
C. Identity can be constructed or artificial.
200
In Chapter 5, Gatsby shows Daisy his mansion and expensive shirts, trying to impress her.
What illusion is Gatsby trying to create?
A. That he is poor
B. That wealth equals love and worth
C. That Daisy has changed
D. That the past is gone
B: That wealth equals love and worth 👎.
200
In Chapter 2, Tom brings Nick to Myrtle’s apartment and controls the entire social setting.
Question: What type of power is MOST clearly demonstrated?
A. Economic and social authority used to control environment and access
B. Physical intimidation to force obedience in private spaces
C. Emotional manipulation based on affection and trust
D. Intellectual influence through persuasion and argument
A: Economic and social authority used to control environment and access
300
In Chapter 7, the heat intensifies during the argument in New York.
What deeper meaning does the heat carry?
A. It reflects rising emotional pressure
B. It represents the passage of time
C. It highlights the setting’s discomfort
D. It symbolizes Gatsby’s growing power
A. It reflects rising emotional pressure.
300
Throughout the novel, East Egg represents old money while West Egg represents new money.
What theme does this contrast highlight?
A. Equality in wealth
B. Class divisions in American society
C. The end of capitalism
D. Friendship between social classes
B: Class divisions in American society
300
In Chapter 7, Daisy says she loves Gatsby and loved Tom during the confrontation.
Question: What reality does this moment expose?
A. Daisy is completely loyal
B. Nick is confused and does not know how to narrate.
C. Tom is innocent and a good person.
D. Gatsby’s dream of perfect love is false
B. Gatsby’s dream of perfect love is false
300
In Chapter 5, Gatsby carefully stages his reunion with Daisy at Nick’s house.
Question: What does Gatsby’s behavior MOST reveal about his idea of control?
A. He believes emotional outcomes can be shaped through controlled environments
B. He trusts that spontaneity will naturally recreate past relationships
C. He avoids influencing events to keep them authentic
D. He depends entirely on Daisy to guide the situation
A: He believes emotional outcomes can be shaped through controlled environments
400
the Valley of Ashes lies between the Eggs and New York City.
What is the MOST important symbolic role of this setting?
A. A reminder of industrial progress
B. A contrast to the beauty of wealth
C. A hidden consequence of material success
D. A place where characters escape
C: A hidden consequence of material success.
400
he Valley of Ashes is described in fragmented, bleak imagery with little sense of hope.
Question: What style does this reflect?
A. Romanticized nature
B. Idealized society
C. Fragmentation and disillusionment
D. Heroic storytelling
C: Fragmentation and disillusionment
400
Throughout the novel, Gatsby believes he can recreate the past exactly as it was with Daisy.
Question: What is the deeper illusion Gatsby refuses to accept?
A. That the past cannot truly be repeated
B. That money is powerful
C. That Daisy loves Tom and does not want to recreate the past
D. That Nick is honest
A: That the past cannot truly be repeated
400
In Chapter 6, Tom becomes suspicious of Gatsby and begins investigating him.
Question: Why does Gatsby threaten Tom’s sense of control?
A. He exposes Tom’s financial instability publicly
B. He physically challenges Tom in direct confrontation
C. He disrupts Tom’s assumed stability in social and romantic dominance
D. He replaces Tom entirely within elite society
C. He disrupts Tom’s assumed stability in social and romantic dominance
500
Daisy’s voice is described as “full of money.”
What does this symbol MOST clearly reveal?
A. Her charm comes from wealth
B. Her identity is tied to status
C. Her relationships depend on money
D. Her lifestyle is built on luxury
B. Her identity is tied to status.
500
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500
Across Chapters 1–7, no character with power faces real consequences for harmful actions.
What idea does this MOST strongly support?
A. Justice is always served
B. Society has a clear moral order
C. Moral systems are broken or meaningless
D. Wealth improves morality
C. Moral systems are broken or meaningless
500
Gatsby gains wealth but is still rejected by old-money society.
Question: What does this BEST reveal about power structures?
A. Wealth automatically guarantees full acceptance into elite groups
B. Social hierarchy depends on inherited status more than acquired wealth
C. Reputation becomes irrelevant once financial success is achieved
D. Social mobility is unrestricted in modern America
B: Social hierarchy depends on inherited status more than acquired wealth