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The Great Gatsby Ch 1

Quiz by Elise Macadam

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  • Q1
    From what point of view is the novel The Great Gatsby narrated?
    first person limited
    Third person omniscient
    Second person
    First person peripheral narrator
    30s
  • Q2
    How does Nick interpret his father's advice in Chapter 1?
    Nick, and those in his class are better than people who are not wealthy, so they must be patient with their inferiors.
    Nick should try to understand that he has had opportunities others have not.
    Nick should strive to always behave as a member of his higher social class is expected to behave.
    Nick should work to avoid socializing with people who are of lower classes.
    30s
  • Q3
    Based on his tone, what can the reader infer about Nick's feelings about Tom?
    He feels sorry for Tom.
    He is somewhat jealous of Tom and the success he had as a student, and now as an adult.
    He realizes he needs Tom's help to succeed, so he must try to like him.
    He is not fond of Tom and sees him as someone who could be violent and brutish.
    30s
  • Q4
    How is Daisy and Tom's dinner party with Jordan and Nick interrupted?
    Tom is called away to speak on the telephone.
    Jordan's friend who she met at a golf competition arrives drunk.
    Tom's mistress arrives unexpectedly.
    The butler takes a seat at the table.
    30s
  • Q5
    How does Nick know Daisy Buchanan?
    He met her because he attended college with her husband.
    They are introduced by Jordan Baker.
    She is his cousin.
    They attended school together.
    30s
  • Q6
    Tom tells Nick about a book he is reading. What do Tom's comments tell us about him?
    He is racist.
    He is concerned about the future of the American economic system.
    He is sexist.
    He is interested in the history of the upper class .
    30s
  • Q7
    "In my younger and more vulnerable years" - what do these words suggest about the narrator?
    He was placed in foster care because he was vulnerable.
    He has not aged well.
    He knows how to start a novel with a catchy phrase.
    He is older and wiser now.
    30s
  • Q8
    “whenever you feel like criticizing anyone” suggests that Nick will be an unreliable narrator as ...
    Nick is not inclined to judge people and his dad knows he does this.
    Nick is a very agreeable person.
    Nick is inclined to judge people and his dad knows he does this.
    Nick is very kind-hearted.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is Gatsby doing when Nick first sees him?
    Walking down the road near his house
    Swimming in his pool.
    Staring at the water.
    Inviting guests into his house.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of these does the first few paragraphs of The Great Gatsby NOT do?
    Nick encourages us to trust him and believe in his impartiality and good judgment.
    A thorough introduction to Gatsby is provided.
    Nick spends a significant chunk of time explaining his family background.
    Nick gives us a quick bio of himself up to the point of the summer of 1922.
    30s

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