This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Novels > The Great Gatsby – Quiz 54 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Great Gatsby Quiz 54 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What does Jordan reveal happened in August just after Tom and Daisy were married? A) Tom was caught with another woman when he wrecked his car. B) Tom realized how much he was in love with Daisy. C) Daisy was caught in an affair. D) Daisy realized Tom loved her despite his affairs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tom was caught with another woman when he wrecked his car. 2. An obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally A) Hyperbole. B) Oxymoron. C) Onomatopoeia. D) Paradox. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hyperbole. 3. Why does Gatsby stop having elaborate parties? A) Daisy doesn't approve of them. B) Gatsby runs out of money. C) Nick refuses to attend. D) Tom reports him to the cops. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Daisy doesn't approve of them. 4. In chapter 5, what does Nick say to Gatsby when Gatsby follows him into the kitchen shortly after Daisy arrives? A) He tells Gatsby he's acting immaturely and rudely. B) He says Gatsby made a terrible mistake inviting Daisy over. C) He points out Gatsby's sweat stains. D) He tells Gatsby that Daisy is into his plan and needs to calm down. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He tells Gatsby he's acting immaturely and rudely. 5. Myrtle Wilson was initially attracted to Tom because ..... A) He stopped to give money to a homeless man. B) He cared about racial equality. C) He dressed expensively. D) He treated her with respect. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He dressed expensively. 6. Recline A) Lie or lean back with the back supported. B) The moral or legal right or ability to control. C) Lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of. D) Dissatisfaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lie or lean back with the back supported. 7. Where does Tom want to take Nick? A) The Bronx Zoo. B) The Yale Club. C) A Broadway show. D) A baseball game. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Yale Club. 8. What is Nick's home state? A) North Dakota. B) Minnesota. C) Wisconsin. D) Florida. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Minnesota. 9. What are Jay Gatsby's motivations and goals in the novel? A) To win back Daisy Buchanan and pursue wealth and social status. B) To become a professional athlete. C) To seek revenge on his enemies. D) To travel the world and live a simple life. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To win back Daisy Buchanan and pursue wealth and social status. 10. "There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy tumbled short of his dreams-not through her own fault but because of the colossal vitality of his illusion." Define vitality. A) Laziness. B) An energetic style. C) No longer in force or use. D) Empty. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An energetic style. 11. What is the true reason Gatsby changes his name? A) He absolutely hates his given name. B) He wishes to reinvent himself and not follow his parent's path. C) He wanted to show everyone that he was independent. D) He thought a new name would give him a higher social status. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He wishes to reinvent himself and not follow his parent's path. 12. Where is Nick at the beginning of the film? A) In Paris, living as an ex-pat. B) At a sanatarium. C) In New York City. D) In East Egg, enjoying lunch. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) At a sanatarium. 13. WHY does Gatsby marry? A) For love. B) Because she was threatened. C) For status/financial security. D) She did not marry. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For status/financial security. 14. Scot Fitzgerald published his first Novel in what state ..... ? A) California. B) New Jersey. C) Nebraska. D) New York. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) New York. 15. What is the synonym of the word 'wistful'? A) Hopeful. B) Thoughtful. C) Melancholy. D) Joyful. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Melancholy. 16. "'I keep it always full of interesting people, night and day. People who do interesting things. Celebrated people" ' (Fitzgerald 96). Who says this? A) Nick. B) Tom. C) Daisy. D) Gatsby. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Gatsby. 17. Since John is an African American, he joined the Black Student Union in college to show ..... for his race. A) Ravages. B) Solidarity. C) Complacent. D) Deplorable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Solidarity. 18. What is an antonym for profound? A) Deep. B) Weighty. C) Lost. D) Shallow. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Shallow. 19. George Wilson believes that the man in the yellow car was the same man who ..... A) Was having an affair with Myrtle. B) Tried to sell him a car last year. C) Stopped to get gas at his station. D) Wanted to take Myrtle out West. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Was having an affair with Myrtle. 20. Where does Jay Gatsby tell Nick he is from in Ch 4? A) The Middle West (specifically San Francisco). B) North Dakota. C) West Egg. D) New York City. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Middle West (specifically San Francisco). ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGenres 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 8The Great Gatsby Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books