The Great Gatsby Vocabulary Worksheet

Nick's __________ in describing Gatsby’s parties helps readers visualize the extravagance.

• accuracy

• exaggeration

• vividness

• truthfulness

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Gatsby’s mansion is full of __________ that represent his wealth but lack emotional value.

• bauble

• pictures

• curio

• memorabilia

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Tom’s __________ remarks toward Gatsby reveal his jealousy and cruelty.

• caustic

• complimentary

• endearing

• placid

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Nick seems to __________ the shallow excesses of the wealthy East Egg residents.

• decry

• embrace

• admire

• endorse

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Gatsby faces a __________ between living in reality and holding onto his dream of Daisy.

• dilemma

• conflict

• crisis

• problem

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Daisy almost seems to __________ Gatsby when she is at lucnch with Nick Jordan and Tom during their confrontation.

• idolize

• scorn

• dismiss

• misinterpret

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Gatsby’s __________ from Daisy’s life was inevitable once Tom reasserted control.

• isolation

• estrangement

• exclusion

• detachment

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Gatsby’s grand parties are an __________ display of his desire to fit into society.

• tangible

• intangible

• elusive

• ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Jordan Baker has a __________ attitude about dishonesty and cheating.

• flippant

• serious

• earnest

• thoughtful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Gatsby’s father comes to __________ his son’s death and reveal his early dreams.

• grieve

• celebrate

• flatter

• ignore