F. Scott Fitzgerald Quiz

Where was F. Scott Fitzgerald born?

• New York City

• St. Paul, Minnesota

• Chicago

• Paris

Which novel made Fitzgerald instantly famous and allowed him to marry Zelda Sayre?

• The Great Gatsby

• Tender Is the Night

• This Side of Paradise

• The Last Tycoon

What job did Fitzgerald take later in life to earn money?

• Banker

• Screenwriter in Hollywood

• Professor

• Jazz musician

Why is the 1920s often referred to as the Jazz Age?

• It was a time of political revolution

• It was known for music, parties, excess, and economic growth

• Jazz was invented then

• Because of a law about jazz concerts

Which of these best describes the mood of the Jazz Age?

• Quiet and traditional

• Wild, glamorous, and careless

• Violent and dangerous

• Simple and peaceful

Which of the following is a key theme in *The Great Gatsby*?

• Crime and punishment

• The illusion of the American Dream

• Time travel

• War and peace

What does Gatsby’s dream represent?

• The desire for love and success, no matter the cost

• Rejection of wealth

• Acceptance of reality

• Living without ambition

Which personal experience of Fitzgerald’s is reflected in Gatsby’s character?

• Being from a poor family and giving up on love

• Trying to win over a woman by achieving wealth and success

• Fighting in the Civil War

• Becoming a famous jazz singer

How old was Fitzgerald when he died and what was the cause?

• 50, pneumonia

• 44, heart attack

• 39, cancer

• 48, car crash

What was one of the reasons for Fitzgerald's struggles later in life?

• Lack of education

• Financial issues

  
  

• Poor health

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  Family problems