The Great Gatsby, Ch. 1-3

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

     Where and when does the novel take place?

    • A. 

      a. Long Island, 1915

    • B. 

      b. Long Island, 1922

    • C. 

      c. New York, 1930

    • D. 

      d. East Egg, 1926

    Correct Answer
    B. b. Long Island, 1922
    Explanation
    The novel takes place in Long Island in 1922. This is evident from the description of the setting and the time period mentioned throughout the story. The characters reside in the fictional towns of West Egg and East Egg, which are located on Long Island. The events of the novel, including the lavish parties, the affairs, and the conflicts between the characters, all occur in this setting. Additionally, the societal and cultural references in the novel align with the time period of the 1920s, further confirming the answer.

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  • 2. 

    What major symbol appears at the end of chapter 1 when Gatsby is on his lawn?

    • A. 

      a. eyes of TJ Eckleburg

    • B. 

      b. valley of ashes

    • C. 

      c. green light

    • D. 

      d. money

    Correct Answer
    C. c. green light
    Explanation
    At the end of chapter 1, when Gatsby is on his lawn, the major symbol that appears is a green light. This green light is located at the end of Daisy's dock and represents Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future. It symbolizes his desire to be reunited with Daisy and his pursuit of the American Dream. The green light also represents the illusion of wealth and success that Gatsby is striving for.

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  • 3. 

    What did Tom do to Myrtle on the night of their party?

    • A. 

      a. give her a puppy

    • B. 

      b. proposed to her

    • C. 

      c. broke her nose

    • D. 

      d. made her cry

    Correct Answer
    C. c. broke her nose
    Explanation
    Tom broke Myrtle's nose on the night of their party.

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  • 4. 

    Why is Nick an unusual guest at Gatsby's party?

    • A. 

      a. he received an invitation

    • B. 

      b. he is the only one without a date

    • C. 

      c. he is Gatsby's best friend

    • D. 

      d. he doesn't drink

    Correct Answer
    C. c. he is Gatsby's best friend
    Explanation
    Nick is an unusual guest at Gatsby's party because he is Gatsby's best friend. This suggests that most of the other guests at the party are not close friends or acquaintances of Gatsby, making Nick's presence stand out.

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  • 5. 

    How does Nick finally meet Gatsby?

    • A. 

      a. he bumps into him

    • B. 

      b. they meet at the bar

    • C. 

      c. Gatsby asks Nick to fly planes with him

    • D. 

      d. Nick searches the house until he finds him

    Correct Answer
    C. c. Gatsby asks Nick to fly planes with him
    Explanation
    Nick finally meets Gatsby when Gatsby asks him to fly planes with him.

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