This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > Genres > Novels > The Great Gatsby – Quiz 25 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Great Gatsby Quiz 25 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Describe the narrator's house. A) It is one of the largest on the island, made of brick and surrounded by gardens. B) It is a renovated carriage house on the grounds of one of the mansions. C) It is a weatherbeaten bungalow squeezed between two mansions. D) It is roomy, but not too large for one person, with a gazebo and a boathouse. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is a weatherbeaten bungalow squeezed between two mansions. 2. The narrator of the story is called A) Tom. B) Daisy. C) Nick. D) Gatsby. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nick. 3. What lie does Myrtle's sister reveal about Daisy? A) She and Tom are getting a divorce. B) She is Catholic so can't divorce because Catholic's don't believe in divorce. C) She is pregnant with Tom's child. D) She knows about the affair that Tom is having with Myrtle. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She is Catholic so can't divorce because Catholic's don't believe in divorce. 4. How does the character of Jay Gatsby embody the theme of the American Dream? A) By achieving material success through hard work and determination. B) By sacrificing personal happiness for the pursuit of wealth and status. C) By clinging to an idealized vision of the past. D) By rejecting societal expectations and forging his own path. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By clinging to an idealized vision of the past. 5. Marked by precise accordance with details A) Suppressed. B) Juxtaposition. C) Nebulous. D) Punctilious. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Punctilious. 6. What did Gatsby's car look like? A) Rich Cream Color. B) Bright Yellow Color. C) Bright Red Color. D) Royal Blue Color. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rich Cream Color. 7. Whom does Nick meet before Gatsby's funeral? A) Gatsby's mother. B) Gatsby's father. C) Gatsby's son. D) Gatsby's estranged wife. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Gatsby's father. 8. How does Fitzgerald describe George Wilson in Chapter 2? A) A wealthy and successful businessman. B) A hardworking and ambitious man. C) A blond, spiritless man, anemic, and faintly handsome. D) A corrupt and immoral individual. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A blond, spiritless man, anemic, and faintly handsome. 9. Where did Gatsby pick up the "Old Sport" line? A) Meyer Wolfsheim. B) Nick Carraway. C) His father. D) And Cody. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And Cody. 10. Who said, "I'm going to tell you something about my life. I don't want you to get the wrong idea of me from all these stories you hear." A) Wolfsheim. B) Gatsby. C) Jordan. D) Daisy. E) Nick. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Gatsby. 11. Three months after moving to Manhattan, Nick considered himself a ..... of New York. A) Denizen. B) Cardinal. C) Hinting. D) Grail. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Denizen. 12. Individualistically A) Doing something entirely on your own without influence from others. B) Doing something for selfish reasons. C) Dividing something up into two pieces. D) Following others and doing whatever they do. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Doing something entirely on your own without influence from others. 13. T or F:Myrtle tries flagging down the yellow car she'd seen earlier in the day when she is struck and killed by the driver in the valley of ashes. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 14. The best definition of the word expostulation is ..... A) Savage; fierce. B) Excessively bold or arrogant; impertinent. C) Earnest expression of protest or opposition. D) Unrestrained, immoral person. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Earnest expression of protest or opposition. 15. What is that "amazing" story? A) Gatsby bought his mansion in West Egg to be close to Daisy. B) Gatsby is a liar. C) Jordan likes Nick. D) Tom cheated on Daisy with Myrtle. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gatsby bought his mansion in West Egg to be close to Daisy. 16. What was Gatsby doing on the shore of Lake Superior in his younger days? A) Working as a stockbroker. B) Working as a janitor. C) Working as a driver. D) Working as a clamdigger and salmon fisherman. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Working as a clamdigger and salmon fisherman. 17. What is it that the "Owl-Eyed" man at Gatsby's party thinks is/are not real? A) The rumors. B) The books. C) The pool. D) The champagne. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The books. 18. When was Daisy' little girl born? A) October. B) June. C) April. D) August. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) April. 19. While Gatsby stands vigil outside the Buchanan home, a ..... Daisy is inside at the kitchen table with Tom. It is unclear if she completely unloads her burden to him, but it is evident that the two are conspiring their next move. A) Laden. B) Garrulous. C) Redolent. D) Indiscernible. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Laden. 20. Possible outcomes; different plans based on varying circumstances A) Contingencies. B) Ramifications. C) Vitality. D) Permeate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Contingencies. 21. Empty; lacking ideas or intelligence A) Vacuous. B) Permeate. C) Supercilious. D) Imperceptible. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vacuous. 22. Boldly disrespectful; forward; arrogant A) Garrulous. B) Fortuitously. C) Provincial. D) Presumptuous. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Presumptuous. 23. Displaying arrogant pride, scorn A) Feign. B) Reproach. C) Supercilious. D) Fractious. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supercilious. 24. The store had a scanty selection of clothes. What does the word 'scanty' mean? A) When someone or something interrupts or invades. B) Very little or not enough of something. C) Very upset or worried about something. D) Complete, absolute or very steep. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Very little or not enough of something. 25. Which word means:to speak without preparation; to improvise A) Sedative. B) Supercilious. C) Extemporize. D) Incredulously. E) Imperative. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Extemporize. 26. What word means:vigorous in demands or complaint A) Explicable. B) Incessant. C) Tangible. D) Clamorously. E) Inexhaustible. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Clamorously. 27. Gatsby's comments such as, "What time would suit you, " are attempts to ..... himself into the good standing of others (Fitzgerald 58). A) Redolent. B) Ingratiate. C) Indiscernible. D) Forlorn. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ingratiate. 28. What do we learn about the history of Gatsby and Daisy? A) Gatsby broke up with Daisy. B) They were once engaged. C) They were once a couple. D) They used to be married. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They were once a couple. 29. Fitzgerald writes that Gatsby "took an arm" of both Nick and Wolfsheim upon entering the restaurant. He then goes on to describe Wolfsheim's walk as that of a ..... , not really knowing where he was going and not really sure of his surroundings (69). A) Muster. B) Somnambulist. C) Malevolent. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Somnambulist. 30. Who is the only character to talk about God in the entire book? A) George. B) Gatsby. C) Tom. D) Daisy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) George. 31. The word "Insidious" means: A) To sing in a soft, low voice. B) To confirm or give support to. C) A mild or indirect word or expression. D) Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects. 32. What does Nick Carraway consider his greatest virtue? A) His honesty. B) His physique. C) His intelligence. D) His good looks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) His honesty. 33. "Well, you take my coupe and let me drive your car to town." A) Tom Buchanan. B) Gatsby. C) Nick caraway. D) Daisy Buchanan. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tom Buchanan. 34. How is Daisy portrayed as a mother? A) She is responsible, confirming the nurse is taking good care of Pammy. B) She is loving, giving Pammy multiple hugs in front of her guests. C) She is cautious, protecting Pammy from her drinking. D) She is superficial, showcasing Pammy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She is superficial, showcasing Pammy. 35. Touching along a boundary or point A) Feign. B) Contiguous. C) Oculist. D) Levity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Contiguous. 36. Why does Tom break Myrtle's nose in chapter 2? A) Because she talked back to him. B) Because she refused to get the drinks for them. C) Because he has an uncontrollable temper. D) Because she kept talking about Daisy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because she kept talking about Daisy. 37. Full of intense disapproval; scornful A) Contemptuous. B) Cynical. C) Apathetic. D) Notoriety. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Contemptuous. 38. One of Jordan's faults is that she is dishonest. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 39. Splendid and expensive-looking A) Insinuating. B) Vehemently. C) Malevolence. D) Sumptuous. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sumptuous. 40. Irritable; unruly A) Fractious. B) Feign. C) Supercilious. D) Reproach. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fractious. 41. Gatsby's parents were rich. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 42. How did Gatsby die? A) He was beaten. B) He was shot. C) He was hit by a car. D) He was poisoned. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He was shot. 43. Feeling or expressing contempt A) Scornful. B) Coldly. C) Deceit. D) Miserably. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Scornful. 44. What is the opposite of the word 'immoderate'? A) Unreasonable. B) Extreme. C) Excessive. D) Moderate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Moderate. 45. What was Nick Carraway's father's advice to him? A) "Always tell the truth.". B) "Be careful who you trust.". C) "Work hard and success will follow.". D) "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.". 46. Which word means:crucial; absolutely necessary A) Sedative. B) Incredulously. C) Imperative. D) Supercilious. E) Extemporize. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Imperative. 47. Her host looked at her incredulously A) In a manner indicating contempt. B) In a manner indicating disgust. C) In a manner indicating disbelief. D) In a manner indicating curiousity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In a manner indicating disbelief. 48. What ironic comment does Wolfsheim make about Gastby? A) "Handsome to look at and a perfect gentleman". B) "Gatsby's very careful about women. He would never so much as look at a friend's wife". C) "There's the kind of man you'd like to take home and introduce to your mother and sister". D) "He went to Oggsford College in England". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Gatsby's very careful about women. He would never so much as look at a friend's wife". 49. Who said it?"not everybody is as lucky as you are" A) Nick's father. B) Tom. C) Jordan. D) Nick. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nick's father. 50. How would you describe Tom Buchanan's personality? A) Modest, understanding, and inclusive. B) Arrogant, entitled, and racist. C) Intelligent, compassionate, and open-minded. D) Kind, humble, and accepting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Arrogant, entitled, and racist. 51. Tom Buchanan investigates Gatsby's businessdealings A) Because the two men plan to buy land together. B) Because Tom has been falsely accused of fraud. C) To destroy Gatsby as a rival for Daisy's attention. D) To prove that Tom is a man of high principles. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To destroy Gatsby as a rival for Daisy's attention. 52. What impression does Wolfsheim want to give about Gatsby? A) He's a corrupted man and Nick should be careful. B) He's a liar and is better to be away from him. C) He's a handsome man and a perfect gentleman. D) He's a nice person and helps everyone around. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He's a handsome man and a perfect gentleman. 53. Wolfsheim won't come to Gatsby's funeral because: A) He needs to be at his daughter's wedding. B) His health is failing him. C) Gatsby burned him on a business deal. D) He can't get mixed up in this situation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He can't get mixed up in this situation. 54. What is the main flaw of the American Dream as depicted in Chapter 3? A) The superficiality of the upper-class lifestyle. B) The pursuit of wealth and material success. C) The theme of deceit and dishonesty. D) The internal emptiness and longing experienced by the characters. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The pursuit of wealth and material success. 55. What was the sad thing that had happened to Gatsby? A) His parents had died when he was a kid. B) Nick was Gatsby's lost brother. C) Gatsby had had a special relationship with Daisy. D) Tom and Gatsby had been great friends. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gatsby had had a special relationship with Daisy. 56. What is the meaning of "Croon" ? A) To sing in a soft, low voice. B) To be stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion. C) To gratify or indulge. D) To be eager or quick to argue or fight. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To sing in a soft, low voice. 57. What was the weather like? A) Very hot, broiling. B) Frozen, let it go. C) Very cold, like an icy wind. D) Moderate, like an ocean breeze. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Very hot, broiling. 58. One might say that Nick's list of the individuals who attend Gatsby's party July 5, 1922, is rather ..... While not completely exact, he does provide details that are precise and provide the readers with insight. A) Punctilious. B) Jauntily. C) Nebulous. D) Obstinate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Punctilious. 59. Find the symbol of the novel. A) Parties. B) Gatsby's car. C) Green glasses. D) Green light. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Green light. 60. Why did Gatsby by his mansion on the West Egg? A) To get close to Jordan. B) To throw the most lavish parties. C) To begin taking up sailing. D) To be near Daisy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To be near Daisy. ← 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