The Great Gatsby Chapters 1 & 2 comprehension test

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What subject does Nick buy several books on?

Back

Self-esteem.

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What sport did Tom Buchanan play in college?

Back

Football.

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What type of clothes is Tom wearing when Nick first sees him?

Back

Riding clothes.

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What did Nick tell Daisy the people in Chicago painted black to show they miss her?

Back

Their wheels.

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Who does Jordan tell Nick he must know if he lives in West Egg?

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Gatsby.

Front

What is the significance of the green light in The Great Gatsby?

Back

It symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future.

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How does Nick describe Gatsby's parties?

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Extravagant and lavish, filled with people who are not invited.

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What does the Valley of Ashes represent in the novel?

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The moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.

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Who is Dr. T.J. Eckleburg and what does he symbolize?

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An optometrist whose eyes symbolize the eyes of God watching over the corruption of society.

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What is the relationship between Tom Buchanan and Daisy?

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They are married, but their relationship is strained and complicated.