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Semester 1 exam review
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1
How do Gatsby and Daisy know each other?
They went to high school together
Nick introduced them at his house
They briefly dated before Gatsby left for war
Gatsby was the best man in Tom and Daisy's wedding
2
Why is Annie John leaving her country?
she married an older man from England
to visit her grandparents
her country has been torn apart by war
her parents are sending her to England to become a nurse
3
In "Marita's Bargain", what does the KIPP Academy provide for the students to achieve success?
a small student-teacher ratio
opportunities
an educational philosophy of growth mindset
breakfast before school
4
East egg represents what type of society?
Old money; wealth that has been passed through generations
new money; wealth that has been earned through hard work
poverty
Scholarly individuals focused on reading and research
5
Where do Nick and Gatsby live?
East Egg
Valley of the Ashes
West Egg
Manhattan
6
What does Marita sacrifice to achieve success by attending KIPP Academy?
money for food and shelter
She gives up evenings and weekends with friends and family
she has to sell her car to attend college
sitting with her friends in the back of the classroom
7
What obstacles did Kewauna have to overcome before college?
chaotic childhood; homeless at times and was arrested at 15
she had no obstacles and college was very easy for her
she could not read or write
sacrifice money for classes instead of food and shelter
8
Who is Jimmy's father?
Tom Buchanan
Jay Gatsby
Henry Gatz
Nick Carraway
9
Who is the Narrator of the novel
Tom
Nick
Daisy
Gatsby
10
What was Mr Lewis' "passion" that many professors told him he was terrible?
finance
Math
writing
research
11
"All the bright precious things fade so fast, and they don't come back"
Mr. Wilson will never be able to buy Tom's car
we can never regain the things we once had
The green light at the end of Daisy's dock is fading away
Gatsby is suggesting his shirts will go out of style
12
Who is Tom's mistress?
Jordan
Daisy
Myrtle's sister
Myrtle
13
What did Mr. Wilson find in Myrtle's drawer that made him think his wife was cheating?
Men's cologne that was not his
A photo of Tom
One of Gatsby's medals from the war
A dog leash
14
What advice does the author suggest that parents/educators can share that may influence mindset
stories about ppl who achieved great things thru hard work
memorization is key to learning and success
challenge students to approach learning with an open mind
foster creativity
15
"I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known" Who says it?
Mr. Wilson
Gatsby
Tom
Nick
16
How does Annie feel about her country?
humbled for the opportunity to leave
perhaps she has "outgrown" the island and the people
nostalgic
patriotic
17
Michael Lewis' main message is that for one to be successful it helps to have what?
skill
luck
good looks
talent
18
Who ran over Myrtle with the car?
Daisy
Gatsby
Tom
Jordan
19
Who wrote the Great Gatsby?
Ernest Hemingway
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Henry David Thoreau
Walt Whitman
20
What does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock symbolize?
purity
the eyes of God
hope
wealth
21
How does Annie feel about her mother?
selfish and ungrateful
Anger and resentment for making her leave
love and respect
concerned as to why her mother never did better for herself
22
How does Nick view the upper classes, as represented by Jordan, Tom, and Daisy?
Sophisticated and learned
Entertaining and fun
Criminal
Empty or hollow
23
What degree did Michael Lewis receive from Princeton?
business/marketing
physical education teacher
Art History
English
24
Why was Kewauna disappointed that other black girls sat in the back during college lectures?
she knew her success depended on her sitting in the front
she couldnt hear the lecture but it is where her friends sat
they looked down at her and threw paper at her
she felt these girls did not respect themselves
25
To Mr Wilson the eyes of Dr Eckleburg symbolize?
hope
nothing, its just a billboard ad for an optometrist
God looking down at the immoral actions of society
purity
26
The setting of the novel takes place during which era?
the civil war
The great depression
the middle ages
Jazz Age/Roaring 20s
27
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall" This quote means?
Jordan sees life as unending boredom;Daisy as an opportunity
We have to go back to work when summer is over
It's Nick's bday and he feels another year older
Daisy sees life as unending boredom,Jordan as an opportunity
28
What is the purpose of the OneGoal Program?
an intervention program
an educational tutorial service for reading and writing
a program that focuses on "one goal" students want to achiev
a program that assists students to achieve scholarships
29
According to Gladwell and others, the traditional school calendar is based on what event(s)?
the boredom of long winters
Summers for families to vacation
agriculture (planting/harvest seasons)
the 8 hour workday
30
This amendment was passed because many thought alcohol was the reason for society's ills
women's suffrage
prohibition
the right to vote
the civil rights amendments
31
What is a fixed mind-set?
praising children for their effort
a program to help underprivileged youth
someone who is not open-minded
praising students for their innate ability
32
What might the island represent to Annie?
a place to call home
a symbol of wealth and opportunity
limitations and frustrations of her childhood
a nostalgic reflection of just how good she had it
33
In the novel. Nick turns how old?
31
35
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30
34
Who was the "Incurable dishonest" professional golfer?
Jordan
Myrtle
Daisy
Tom
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What is a growth mind-set?
praising students for innate ability
a program to assist underprivileged youth
praising and encouraging students effort
someone who is open minded
