This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > Genres > Novels > The Great Gatsby – Quiz 24 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Great Gatsby Quiz 24 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following can describe Myrtle Wilson? A) She is "stout" and "thickish, " but carries her weight "sensuously.". B) She is open about her relationship with Tom in front of her husband. C) She is thin and "waif-like, " often laughing "an absurd, charming little laugh.". D) She is beautiful but has a "bored haughty face.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She is "stout" and "thickish, " but carries her weight "sensuously.". 2. A feeling of anxiety ..... the office as we rushed to meet the deadline. A) Eluded. B) Implored. C) Surmised. D) Permeated. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Permeated. 3. An artificial manner of speech or behavior, intended to impress others A) Subterfuge. B) Insolent. C) Feign. D) Affectation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Affectation. 4. The description of how Gatsby's "tanned skin was drawn unusually tight on his face" (lines 21-22) mainly serves to A) Explain his happiness about Daisy's presence. B) Illustrate his high level of stress. C) Highlight Nick's powers of observation. D) Show how quickly he has aged. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Illustrate his high level of stress. 5. Who is Tom Buchanan cheating on his wife Daisy with? Who is his mistress? A) Myrtle Wilson. B) Nick Carraway. C) Jordan Baker. D) George Wilson. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Myrtle Wilson. 6. The word "Sullen" describes someone who is: A) Mad; insane. B) Bad-tempered and sulky. C) Noisy, energetic, and cheerful. D) Having or showing no moral principles. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bad-tempered and sulky. 7. What does Gatsby break when he is in Nick's house? A) A clock. B) A flower vase. C) A picture frame. D) A glass. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A clock. 8. The purpose of the paragraph beginning "His heart beat faster and faster ..... " (lines 82-90) is to A) Illustrate a pivotal moment in the Gatsby's life. B) Explain the choices Daisy made after Gatsby left. C) Force the reader to sympathize with Gatsby's struggle. D) Show the reader a dream that Gatsby has about Daisy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Illustrate a pivotal moment in the Gatsby's life. 9. East Egg and West Egg are very similar. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 10. Why is Jordan Baker in the Buchanan house? A) She is the interior decorator. B) She is Tom's mistress. C) She dropped off their dinner. D) She is Daisy's friend from Louisville. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She is Daisy's friend from Louisville. 11. What does Gatsby's collection of English shirts symbolize? A) His desire for a luxurious lifestyle and pursuit of materialism. B) His success in business and evidence of his wealth. C) His love and devotion to Daisy. D) His obsession with money and possessions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) His desire for a luxurious lifestyle and pursuit of materialism. 12. In what way does Gatsby represent the dark side of the American Dream? A) He started out in life poor. B) He gained his success illegally. C) He is virtually unknown. D) He has retired from work. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He gained his success illegally. 13. The practical thing was to find rooms in the city, but it was awarm season, and I had just left a country of wide lawns andfriendly trees, A) Personification. B) Onomatopoeia. C) Simile. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Personification. 14. Which character in "The Great Gatsby" contributes most to the development of suspense? A) Nick Carraway. B) Jay Gatsby. C) Daisy Buchanan. D) Jordan Baker. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jay Gatsby. 15. How would you describe someone who is 'exuberant'? A) Lacking energy. B) Calm and composed. C) Full of energy and enthusiasm. D) Reserved and shy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Full of energy and enthusiasm. 16. What violent act does Tom do to his mistress? A) Locks her in the apartment. B) Breaks her hand. C) Breaks her nose. D) Trips her down the stairs at the apartment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Breaks her nose. 17. What literary device, besides imagery, is used most during the description of Gatsby's party? A) Alliteration. B) Allusion. C) Metaphor. D) Personification. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alliteration. 18. Does Nick appear outraged that Tom is cheating on his cousin? A) No. B) Yes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No. 19. Why did Fitzgerald place the Valley of Ashes in a location where Gatsby and Nick would have to drive through it in order to get from the West Egg to New York City? A) To show where Gatsby came from. B) To highlight the vast difference between the upper and lower classes. C) To show you Myrtle's home again. D) So Nick could would feel the need to tell Gatsby about Tom's mistress. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To highlight the vast difference between the upper and lower classes. 20. How do Gatsby's actions on pg. 65 concerning San Francisco and his actions on pg. 67 with the piece of metal and photograph affect Nick's internal conflict? A) Nick is torn between believing him and thinking he is lying. B) Nick has become jealous because he didn't receive honors like him while in the military. C) Nick is debating about how he will tell Gatsby's life story. D) Nick is unimpressed and wanted to get away from Gatsby. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nick is torn between believing him and thinking he is lying. 21. The narrator says that his father emphasized the importance of being A) Nonjudgmental. B) Patriotic. C) Honest. D) Educated. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nonjudgmental. 22. What gift did Tom give to Daisy before their wedding? A) A pearl necklace. B) An emerald bracelet. C) Ruby earrings. D) A diamond ring. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A pearl necklace. 23. What does Gatsby's reaction to Myrtle's death reveal about his love for Daisy? A) He cares little for human life. B) His willingness to take the blame proves that he is an acceptable partner. C) His vision of their life together has diluted his look of reality. D) He is willing to do anything to protect her. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) His vision of their life together has diluted his look of reality. 24. Which party guest ends up in an accident? A) Owl Eyes. B) Nick. C) Lucille. D) Jordan. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Owl Eyes. 25. Daisy is driving the car that kills Myrtle Wilson. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 26. Jordan Baker could be described as a ..... person. She seems only concerned with herself and has no difficulty lying when it suits her purposes. She has no empathy or concern for others. A) Gaudy. B) Vehemently. C) Poignant. D) Vacuous. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Vacuous. 27. Negative fame; the state of being known for something bad A) Cynical. B) Vehemently. C) Notoriety. D) Poignant. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Notoriety. 28. Which word means being careful, thoughtful, and decent? A) Conscientious. B) Contemptuous. C) Complacent. D) Conscious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conscientious. 29. Fill in the blank.Gatsby stood on his dock, staring into the night and looking at the ..... stars. A) Languid. B) Innumerable. C) Incredulous. D) Cynical. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Innumerable. 30. The owl-eyed man is an example of which literary device? A) Hyperbole. B) Anachronism. C) Synecdoche. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Synecdoche. 31. How does the author reveal important plot details to maintain suspense? A) By openly stating all plot twists early on. B) By leaving key information ambiguous. C) By providing detailed explanations immediately. D) By focusing solely on minor plot points. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By leaving key information ambiguous. 32. Ill will or evil intentions A) Malevolence. B) Pastoral. C) Ineffable. D) Sporadic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Malevolence. 33. Starting out, what is the weather like the day Daisy is supposed to come to Nick's house for tea? A) Pouring rain. B) Sunny and hot. C) A sunny, mild spring day. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pouring rain. 34. Which sport does Jordan Baker play professionally? A) Tennis. B) Croquet. C) Polo. D) Golf. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Golf. 35. How does Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy ultimately lead to his downfall in Chapter 9? A) He loses his wealth and status. B) He is rejected by Daisy. C) He is unable to let go of the past. D) He is exposed for his illegal activities. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He is unable to let go of the past. 36. Do Tom and Daisy have a child? A) Yes, twins. B) Yes, a boy. C) Yes, a girl. D) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yes, a girl. 37. How does Jay Gatsby's tragic flaw contribute to his downfall? A) His tragic flaw of being too honest and trustworthy. B) His tragic flaw of being too good at throwing parties. C) His tragic flaw of being overly obsessed with his idealized vision of Daisy Buchanan. D) His tragic flaw of being too focused on his career. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) His tragic flaw of being overly obsessed with his idealized vision of Daisy Buchanan. 38. What is Nick's relation to Gatsby? A) They are next door neighbors. B) They are coworkers. C) They are distant cousins. D) They were roommates in college. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They are next door neighbors. 39. There was an unwelcome intrusion into their private conversation. What does the word 'intrusion' mean? A) To keep going even when it's tough. B) When someone or something interrupts or invades. C) Very upset or worried about something. D) No longer existing or active. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When someone or something interrupts or invades. 40. Nick meets Tom's mistress during a wedding at the Plaza. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 41. How did Gatsby earn his money? A) Fighting as a soldier. B) Inherited from family. C) Illegal activities. D) Acting as a German spy during the war. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Illegal activities. 42. What was the novel original name? A) Trimachio in West Egg. B) Gatsby. C) Autumn in New York. D) Trimalchio in Manhattan. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Trimachio in West Egg. 43. In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald ..... A) Suggests that an usual figure like Gatsby could never exist in today's modern world. B) Uses the character of Daisy to bring shame upon his wife, since they are similar. C) Delivers harsh criticism regarding materialism in America. D) Keeps readers guessing about Nick's feelings toward Gatsby until the end. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Delivers harsh criticism regarding materialism in America. 44. T or F:In chapter six, Daisy finally attends a Gastby party and finds is tasteless and gaudy. She does not enjoy herself. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 45. What color is the light at the end of Tom and Daisy's dock? A) Green. B) Yellow. C) White. D) Blue. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Green. 46. Who does Nick call "incurably dishonest" ? A) Jordan. B) Daisy. C) Gatsby. D) Tom. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Jordan. 47. The night before her wedding, why does Daisy cry? A) A mysterious letter was delivered to her. B) Her father will not be able to walk her down the aisle. C) The jewelry Tom gave her broke. D) A newspaper article has been written about her wedding. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A mysterious letter was delivered to her. 48. What is the driving force for the plot in Chapter 1? A) The exploration of the Jazz Age's excesses. B) The enigma(mystery) surrounding Gatsby's character. C) The love triangle between Daisy, Tom, and Gatsby. D) The pursuit of wealth and social status. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The enigma(mystery) surrounding Gatsby's character. 49. What does the encounter between Nick and Jordan foreshadow in Chapter 3? A) The unraveling of Gatsby's true identity. B) The turning point in the novel. C) The exploration of Gatsby's mysterious past. D) The disillusionment of the characters. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The unraveling of Gatsby's true identity. 50. How does Nick originally meet Tom Buchanan? A) At Gatsby's party. B) At Tom and Daisy's wedding. C) While in college at Yale. D) They grew up together. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) While in college at Yale. 51. What is the main idea of Chapter 7 of 'The Great Gatsby'? A) The chapter introduces new characters and plotlines. B) The chapter explores the history and motivations of the main characters. C) The chapter marks a turning point in the story, as tensions between the main characters reach their breaking point. D) The chapter provides a resolution to the conflicts introduced earlier in the novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The chapter marks a turning point in the story, as tensions between the main characters reach their breaking point. 52. What is the meaning of the word 'libel'? A) Slander. B) Praise. C) Compliment. D) Flattery. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Slander. 53. What is a synonym for feigned? A) Traitorous. B) True. C) Caught. D) Faked. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Faked. 54. Who received an invitation to Gatsby's party? A) Tom. B) Nick. C) Jordan. D) Daisy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nick. 55. Attempts to avoid duties or questions A) Marred. B) Evasions. C) Monopolizing. D) Elation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evasions. 56. What advice does Nick's father give him at the beginning of Chapter 1? A) Remember that he's had more advantages in life than others. B) Tolerance has its limit. C) Get out of the Midwest and get a job. D) Judge those that are less fortunate than you. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Remember that he's had more advantages in life than others. 57. What story does Jordan recall from 1917 that she tells Nick? A) How Daisy and Gatsby were in love but prevented from seeing each other. B) How Tom first met Myrtle. C) How Jordan lied in her golf tournament. D) How Gatsby made his money. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) How Daisy and Gatsby were in love but prevented from seeing each other. 58. What is the rumor Nick heard about why Daisy "murmurs" : A) To make people learn toward her. B) She is shy. C) She's afraid the government might be listening. D) She hurt her voice singing in the jazz club. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To make people learn toward her. 59. What town are Daisy and Jordan from? A) St. Paul. B) Chicago. C) Louisville. D) St. Louis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Louisville. 60. How does Gatsby want to reunite with Daisy? A) A luncheon in New York City. B) At his party Friday night. C) A secret meeting at her house while Tom is away. D) At Nick's house for afternoon tea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) At Nick's house for afternoon tea. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGenres QuizzesEnglish Literature QuizzesThe Great Gatsby Quiz 1The Great Gatsby Quiz 2The Great Gatsby Quiz 3The Great Gatsby Quiz 4The Great Gatsby Quiz 5The Great Gatsby Quiz 6The Great Gatsby Quiz 7The Great Gatsby Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books