Exploring Themes and Characters in 'The Great Gatsby': A Quiz

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1. Who said the following quote: 'I’ve been drunk for about a week now, and I thought it might sober me up to sit in a library'?

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The quote is spoken by The Owl-Eyed Man in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, 'The Great Gatsby'. The character is known for his insightful and observant nature, making this quote fitting for his character.

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Explore key themes and character analysis in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' with this unit exam practice. Assess your understanding of narrative techniques and socio-economic contexts that shape the story, enhancing your analytical skills and deepening your literary appreciation.

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2. Who said the following quote: 'God knows what you've been doing...You may fool me, but you can't fool God.'?

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The quote 'God knows what you've been doing...You may fool me, but you can't fool God.' is said by George Wilson in the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

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3. Who said: 'Let us learn to show friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead'?

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The quote 'Let us learn to show friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead' was said by Meyer Wolfsheim in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby. The other options are characters in the same novel, but they did not speak this particular quote.

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4. Who made the following statement: 'Civilization's going to pieces...It's up to us, who are the dominant race, to watch out or these other races will have control of things.'?

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The statement was made by Tom Buchanan in the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Tom expresses his racist and elitist views through this quote.

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5. Who famously said the following quote: 'All right...I’m glad it’s a girl...And I hope she’ll be a fool – that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.'?

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The quote is uttered by Daisy Buchanan in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby'. Daisy expresses her desire for her daughter to be a fool as she believes that innocence and ignorance will protect her from the harsh realities of the world.

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6. Who said the following quote: 'And now she's going whether she wants to or not. I'm going to get her away.'?

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The correct answer is George Wilson, who said this quote in the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The quote reflects George's determination to remove his wife, Myrtle, from the situation she is in, regardless of her wishes.

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