The Great Gatsby - Unit Test

In chapter 1, Nick Carraway says: "In consequesnce, I'm inclined to reserve all judgments, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me and also made me the victim of not a few veteran bores." What can the reder infer about Nick?

• A.

  The reader can infer that Nick is a veteran from WWI.

• B.

  The reader can infer that Nick hates Tom Buchannan.

• C.

  The reader can infer that Nick is unbiased. He does not judge people, and is therefore a good choice as a narrator.

• D.

  The reader can infer that Nick has a lot of bad habits.

In chapter 1, Daisy Buchannan says: "I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool." What does this quote say about Daisy?

• A.

  The quote shows that Daisy wishes she was smarter.

• B.

  The quote shows that Daisy hates being smart.

• C.

  The quote shows that Daisy is happy with her life.

• D.

  The quote shows that Daisy is unhappy with her life and marriage to Tom.

In chapter 1, Tom Buchannan says: "The idea is if we don’t look out the white race will be — will be utterly submerged. It’s all scientific stuff; it’s been proved." Based on this quote, what word can we use to characterize Tom?

• A.

  Ignorant

• B.

  Powerless

• C.

  Extremely Intelligent

• D.

  Fearful

In chapter 1, Nick talks about Jay Gatsby: "“Gatsby, the man who gives his name to this book, was exempt from my reaction—Gatsby, who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn. If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life, as if he were related to one of those intricate machines that register earthquakes ten thousand miles away.” Based on the quote, what can readers infer about Nick's feelings toward Gatsby?

• A.

  Nick believes Gatsby has a great personality.

• B.

  Nick finds Gatsby very interesting.

• C.

  Both A & B

• D.

  None of the above.

Tom breaks Myrtle Wilson's nose in chapter 2. What does this action say about Tom?

• A.

  Tom is corrupt with his wealth.

• B.

  Tom thinks it is funny to abuse women.

• C.

  Tom is a violent person.

• D.

  Both A & C

Something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial

The adversary of the hero of a story.

The leading character, hero, or heroine of a story. Is usually faced with some sort of adversity that forces him/her to undergo some change.

Serves the purpose of making another characters traits or ideas more apparent. Usually have traits that are opposite of the main character.

A type of narrator who is also a character within the story. This narrator reveals the plot by referring to this viewpoint character as "I" (or, when plural, "we").

What is the significance of the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg? Why are the eyes overlooking the Valley of Ashes?

Briefly explain why Diasy Buchannan could be used as a symbol in the novel.

What is the significance of the green light at the end of the dock? What does the light mean to Gatsby?

Why is Gatsby's car symbolic in the novel?

What do the suburbs of West Egg and East Egg represent?

At the end of the novel, Gatsby is killed by George Wilson. With the idea of the American Dream in mind, does Gatsby's death seem like a fitting ending? Why or why not? Write 4-6 sentences explaining why you agree or disagree.