The Great Gatsby MCQ : Novel Trivia Quiz

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"The Great Gatsby" is a novel that everyone should read at some point in their life, as it is a classic. Author F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote It. This quiz requires that you know what the story's plot is, from where the narrator came from, describe the narrator's house, and who lives on each egg. This quiz is on the Great Gatsby is quite detailed. You can do it.


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  • 1. 
    What is the plot of the Great Gatsby?
    • A. 

      A moral and conservative young man raised in the Northwest, he feels limited by the mentality and lifestyle of his small hometown; he is not even sure about the young lady he is supposed to marry. As a result, he seeks to find freedom and himself on the East coast. He takes a job in New Jersey to learn the bond business and rents a small bungalow on the fashionable island of East Egg.

    • B. 

      A moral and conservative young man raised in the Southwest, he feels limited by the mentality and lifestyle of his large hometown; he is not even sure about the old lady he is supposed to marry. As a result, he seeks to find freedom and himself on the East coast. He takes a job in New York City to learn the bond business and rents a small bungalow on the fashionable island of West Egg.

    • C. 

      A moral and conservative young man raised in the Midwest, he feels limited by the mentality and lifestyle of his small hometown; he is not even sure about the young lady he is supposed to marry. As a result, he seeks to find freedom and himself on the East coast. He takes a job in New York City to learn the bond business and rents a small bungalow on the fashionable island of West Egg.

  • 2. 
    From where did the narrator come and why?
    • A. 

      Narrator Nick Carraway came east from the Northwest(Washington State) to make his fortune working in the bond market.

    • B. 

      Narrator Nick Carraway came east from the Northeast (Maine) to make his fortune working in the bond market.

    • C. 

      Narrator Nick Carraway came east from the Midwest (Minnesota) to make his fortune working in the bond market.

  • 3. 
    Describe the narrator's house.
    • A. 

      Nick describes his home as a small home on the island of East Egg, "squeezed between" two opulent mansions. His house was an eyesore. It had a view of the mountains. He states that it is "a weather-beaten cardboard bungalow" that he spends $80 a month on.

    • B. 

      Nick describes his home as a large home on the island of West Egg, "squeezed between" two opulent mansions. His house was an eyesore. It had a view of the water. He states that it is "a weather-beaten cardboard bungalow" that he spends $200 a month on.

    • C. 

      Nick describes his home as a small home on the mainland of West Egg, "squeezed between" two poor mansions. His house was pretty. It had a view of the water. He states that it is "a weather-beaten cardboard bungalow" that he spends $90 a month on.

  • 4. 
    Who lives on each egg?
    • A. 

      The significance of 'East Egg' and 'West Egg' is the social divide between new money and old money. Daisy and Jordan Buchanan is old money (their families have been rich for many generations) and so they live on West Egg island. Rose and Nick are new money (they've earned it themselves or their parents earned it through work) so they live on East Egg island.

    • B. 

      The significance of 'East Egg' and 'West Egg' is the social divide between Gatsby and Nick's new money and old money. Daisy and Tom Buchanan are old money (their families have been rich for many generations) and so they live on East Egg island. Daisy and Tom Buchanan are new money (they've earned it themselves or their parents earned it through work) so they live on West Egg island.

    • C. 

      The significance of 'East Egg' and 'West Egg' is the social divide between new money and old money .Daisy and Tom Buchanan are old money (their families have been rich for many generations) and so they live on East Egg island. Gatsby and Nick are new money (they've earned it themselves or their parents earned it through work) so they live on West Egg island.

  • 5. 
    How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?  
    • A. 

      Nick Carraway was renting a cottage across the bay from Tom and Daisy Buchanan. Daisy and he were second cousins once removed. Tom and he were Yale graduates.

    • B. 

      Nick Carraway was buying a house across the bay from Tom and Daisy Buchanan. Daisy and he were second cousins once removed. Tom and he were Harvard graduates.

    • C. 

      Nick Carraway was renting a mansion across the bay from Tom and Daisy Buchanan. Daisy and he were first cousins. Tom and he were Yale graduates.

  • 6. 
    Describe Tom. What is our impression of him at the beginning of the book?
    • A. 

      Tom is aggressively forward, with a lot of old friends. Tom is flabby and with a great attitude. He is plenty of new-money.

    • B. 

      Tom is not aggressively forward, with a paternal contempt and no power physically (from no muscles). Tom skinny inbuilt and an great attitude. He is an new-money snob.

    • C. 

      Tom is aggressively forward, with a paternal contempt and great power physically (from the packs of muscles). Tom has an athletic build and an arrogant attitude. He is an old-money snob.

  • 7. 
    What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom?  
    • A. 

      She told him that Tom had a boy friend. It is interesting to note that she thought "everyone“knew about Tom's boy friend, and yet she whispers a "family secret" about the butler's face lift.

    • B. 

      She told him that Tom had a mistress. It is interesting to note that she thought "everyone“knew about Tom's mistress, and yet she whispers a "family secret" about the butler's nose.

    • C. 

      She told him that Tom had a wife. It is interesting to note that she thought "everyone“knew about Tom's wife, and yet she whispers a "family secret" about the butler's nose.

  • 8. 
    What is the "valley of ashes"?  
    • A. 

      The valley of ashes is an industrial zone on the way to the city. It sharply contrasts with the wealthy neighborhoods of Gatsby and the Buchanans.

    • B. 

      The valley of ashes is a strip mall zone on the way to the city. It sharply contrasts with the poor neighborhoods of Gatsby and the Buchanans.

    • C. 

      The valley of ashes is an auto sales zone on the way to the city. It sharply contrasts with the wealthy neighborhoods of Gatsby and the Rose.

  • 9. 
    What are the "eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg?  
    • A. 

      They are on the side of barns, apparently close to George B. Wilson's house, near the valley of ashes.

    • B. 

      They are on a radio station, apparently close to George B. Wilson's store, near the valley of ashes.

    • C. 

      They are on a billboard, apparently close to George B. Wilson's garage, near the valley of ashes.

  • 10. 
    Who did Tom take Nick to meet?  
    • A. 

      Tom took Nick to meet his brother.

    • B. 

      Tom took Nick to meet his mistress.

    • C. 

      Tom took Nick to meet his wife.

  • 11. 
    Who are Myrtle and George Wilson? 
    • A. 

      Myrtle Wilson was Tom's wife. Cody was her husband, who, we learn later, kills Gatsby and himself.

    • B. 

      Myrtle Wilson was Tom's mistress. George was her husband, who, we learn later, kills Gatsby and himself.

    • C. 

      Myrtle Wilson was Tom's sister. Nick was her husband, who, we learn later, kills Gatsby and himself.

  • 12. 
    What is the difference between Old Money and New Money?
    • A. 

      In Gatsby's world, the difference between old and new money is not just a theoretical divide, it's a selective one. The "old money" elite (including Daisy Buchanan, the object ofHenry Gatsby's affection) live in the South Egg neighborhood, while the riff-raff nouveau riche, including Gatsby himself, are relegated to North Egg.

    • B. 

      In Gatsby's world, the difference between old and new money is not just a theoretical divide, it's a mental one. The "new money" elite (including Daisy Buchanan, the object of Jay Gatsby's affection) live in the West Egg neighborhood, while the riff-raff nouveau riche, including Gatsby himself, are relegated to East Egg.

    • C. 

      In Gatsby's world, the difference between old and new money is not just a theoretical divide, it's a physical one. The "old money" elite (including Daisy Buchanan, the object of Jay Gatsby's affection) live in the East Egg neighborhood, while the riff-raff nouveau riche, including Gatsby himself, are relegated to West Egg.

  • 13. 
    What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?
    • A. 

      She thought he was a gentleman, but she regretted marrying him when she found out he borrowed a suit from a friend to wear to the wedding.

    • B. 

      She thought he was not a gentleman, but loved that she was marrying him when she found out he borrowed a suit from his brother to wear to the wedding.

    • C. 

      She thought he was a gentleman, but she regrettedgetting engaged when she found out he bought a suit from a friend to wear to the wedding.

  • 14. 
    What did tom do to myrtle when she mentioned Daisy's name?  
    • A. 

      Breaks her nose

    • B. 

      Punch her in the mouth

    • C. 

      Bust her in the eye

  • 15. 
    What kind of people come to Gatsby's parties?
    • A. 

      The newly-employed, workers, and their friends came to Gatsby's parties.

    • B. 

      The newly-rich, famous, and their friends came to Gatsby's parties.

    • C. 

      The newly-poor, not famous, and their friends came to Cody's parties.

  • 16. 
    Why did Nick Carraway go to the party?  
    • A. 

      Nick went because Rose sent him an indirect invitation, and he was curious about his neighbor.

    • B. 

      Nick went because Myrtle sent him an invitation, and he was curious about his neighbor.

    • C. 

      Nick went because Gatsby sent him a direct invitation, and he was curious about his neighbor.

  • 17. 
    How does Nick meet Gatsby ?
    • A. 

      He see Nick at a coffee shop and doesn't realize he is talking to Gatsby until Nick asks where Gatsby is.

    • B. 

      He casually starts a conversation and Nick doesn't realize he is talking to Gatsby until Nick asks where Gatsby is.

    • C. 

      He starts a conversation at Cody's house and Nick realizes he is talking to Gatsby and then Nick asks Gatsby for a beer.

  • 18. 
    Who is Klipspringer?
    • A. 

      He is Gatsby's boss.

    • B. 

      He is "the boarder," someone who always seems to be at Gatsby's house

    • C. 

      He is Gatsby's second cousin twice removed.

  • 19. 
    What does Gatsby first tell Nick about himself?  
    • A. 

      Gatsby tells Nick that he was educated at Oxford, his family died, he came into some money, and when the war came, he got some medals. He showed Nick the medals and a picture of himself with his college mates.

    • B. 

      Gatsby tells Daisy that he was educated at Harvard, his family died, he came into some money, and when the war came, he got some medals. He showed Cody the medals and a picture of himself with his college mates.

    • C. 

      Gatsby tells Owl Eyes that he was educated at Oxford, his family died, he came into some money, and when the war came, he got some medals. He showed Nick the medals and a picture of himself with his college mates.

  • 20. 
    <p>What "matter" did Gatsby have Jordan Baker discuss with Nick?</p> What "matter" did Gatsby have Jordan Baker discuss with Nick?
    • A. 

      Gatsby wanted to invite Nick and Jordan to go on a golfing vacation to Europe

    • B. 

      Gatsby had a cousin who was coming to stay for a month, and he wanted Nick to escort her around the city, if Jordan approved.

    • C. 

      Gatsby wanted Nick to arrange a luncheon meeting between himself and Daisy.

  • 21. 
    Who is Mr. Wolfshiem?
    • A. 

      He is a racketeer and a business associate of Gatsby's. He fixed the 1919 World Series.

    • B. 

      He is the president of the compnay where Nick is working. He wants to bring Gatsby in on a new real estate deal.

    • C. 

      He is Jordan Baker's coach and manager. He thinks Jordan is spending too much time with Nick and not enough on her golf.

  • 22. 
    What does Mr. Wolfshiem tell Nick about Gatsby?
    • A. 

      He tells Nick that Gatsby is in fact a homosexual and was in love with Cody.

    • B. 

      He tells Nick that Gatsby is in love with Daisy .

    • C. 

      He tells Nick that Gatsby is in fact a homosexual and uses Daisy as sort of a cover for that fact.

  • 23. 
    What does Gatsby tell Nick about Wolfshiem?
    • A. 

      Wolfscheim allegedly rigged the 1919 World Series

    • B. 

      He is the president of the compnay where Nick is working.

    • C. 

      He thinks Jordan is spending too much time with Nick and not enough on her golf.

  • 24. 
    What does Jordan tell Nick about Daisy, Gatsby and Tom?
    • A. 

      Daisy and Gatsby had had an earlier romance. Her parents wouldn't let her see him off to war. Then she married Tom, and soon found out that he had a mistress.

    • B. 

      They all grew up together in Louisiana. Tom and Gatsby had been best friends until their jealousy about Daisy got between them. Tom doesn't know that Gatsby lives nearby. Gatsby wants to make sure Nick never invites Daisy and tom to one of the parties.

    • C. 

      Gatsby and Daisy have been seeing each other for a long time. Gatsby offered Tom a large sum of money to divorce Daisy, but Tom refused.

  • 25. 
    Describe the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy.
    • A. 

      The meeting was, at first, very easy. After they had a chance to talk, they were more at complicated, and we presume rekindled their romance.

    • B. 

      The meeting was, at first, very awkward. After they had a chance to talk, they were more at ease, and we presume rekindled their romance.

    • C. 

      The meeting was, at first, very enjoyable. After they had a chance to talk,it became very awkward.

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