What are Gatsby’s parties like?

Gatsby’s parties are over-the-top and unbelievably extravagant.

How is the reader first introduced to Gatsby?

He's standing on his lawn, reaching towards a green light across the bay.

How do Nick, Daisy, and Tom know each other?

Nick and Daisy are second cousins and Nick knew Tom in college.

Read the quote below. Why does Nick describe himself this way?

He hangs out with wealthy people, but he does not feel he is one of them.

How does Myrtle change when she goes into the city with Tom?

She becomes much more arrogant and haughty.

In chapter one, what does Jordan tell Nick about Tom?

Jordan tells Nick that Tom is cheating on Daisy.

Which character said this quote and what did he or she mean by it?

Daisy; if her daughter is too smart than life will be hard for her.

At the beginning of the novel, how does Nick establish ethos as a narrator?

He describes himself as honest and non-judgmental.

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The Great Gatsby - Chapters 1-3

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1
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
2
What are Gatsby’s parties like?
Gatsby’s parties are small and intimate.
Gatsby’s parties are quiet and boring.
Gatsby’s parties are extremely civilized and always end early.
Gatsby’s parties are over-the-top and unbelievably extravagant.
3
How is the reader first introduced to Gatsby?
Nick meets him at one of his parties.
He comes to Tom and Myrtle’s apartment.
He's standing on his lawn, reaching towards a green light across the bay.
He stops by George Wilson’s garage.
4
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Allusion
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Simile
5
What is Jordan’s profession?
She is a secretary.
She is a nanny.
She is a journalist.
She is a golfer.
6
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Personification
Simile
Allusion
Metaphor
7
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Allusion
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
8
How do Nick, Daisy, and Tom know each other?
They met at one of Gatsby’s parties.
Nick and Daisy are second cousins and Nick knew Tom in college.
Jordan introduced them.
Nick and Daisy used to date and Nick knew Tom in the war.
9
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Allusion
10
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Metaphor
Allusion
Simile
Personification
11
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Simile
Allusion
Hyperbole
Personification
12
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Allusion
13
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Personification
Simile
Allusion
Hyperbole
14
Read the quote below. Why does Nick describe himself this way?
He hangs out with wealthy people, but he does not feel he is one of them.
He is torn because he thinks Myrtle is beautiful but has poor morals.
He thinks Gatsby’s parties are fun, but the crowds of people exhaust him.
Tom and Myrtle’s apartment is amazing, but the furniture doesn’t fit.
15
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Similie
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Allusion
16
How does Myrtle change when she goes into the city with Tom?
She stays the same.
She becomes much more arrogant and haughty.
She becomes much more quiet and demure.
She becomes much funnier.
17
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Simile
Metaphor
Allusion
Personification
18
Who lives in the Valley of Ashes?
Tom and Daisy
George and Myrtle
Jordan
Nick
19
In chapter one, what does Jordan tell Nick about Tom?
Jordan tells Nick that Tom likes to gossip.
Jordan tells Nick that Tom is planning a surprise party for Daisy.
Jordan tells Nick that Tom played football in college.
Jordan tells Nick that Tom is cheating on Daisy.
20
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Personification
Allusion
Hyperbole
Metaphor
21
Which character said this quote and what did he or she mean by it?
Jordan; she is jealous of Nick's girlfriend.
Tom; he doesn't believe women should have careers.
Gatsby; he is speaking about his hopes for his future wife.
Daisy; if her daughter is too smart than life will be hard for her.
22
At the beginning of the novel, how does Nick establish ethos as a narrator?
He says he is bored with the Midwest and ready for a change of scenery.
He says he has very rich and important friends.
He says that he comes from a rich family.
He describes himself as honest and non-judgmental.
23
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Simile
Allusion
Personification
Metaphor
24
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Allusion
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
25
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification

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