The Great Gatsby Test Review
Know the background information about F. Scott Fitzgerald (author bio worksheet).
Know the major events of the story.
Be sure you can identify characteristics of and important quotes from the following characters:
Jay Gatsby
Meyer Wolfsheim
George Wilson
Tom Buchanan
Jordan Baker
Dr. Eckleburg
Daisy Buchanan
Dan Cody
Ewing Klipspringer
Nick Carraway
Catherine
Mr. Gatz
Myrtle Wilson
Owl-Eyes
Match each symbol with its meaning.
the green light
West Egg
the Valley of Ashes
the Midwest
Dr. T.J. Eckleburg’s eyes
New York
Gatsby’s mansion
Gatsby’s clothes
weather
Gatsby’s car
East Egg
clocks
uncut books
Faded timetable with guest
list
Wolfsheim’s cufflinks
music/songs
Match each color with its meaning and an example.
gold
blue
yellow
silver
white
gray
green
pink
red
lavender
variety of colors
Essay Question #1
Who do you think is most responsible for the destruction in the story? Is it Nick, Gatsby, Tom,
Wilson, Daisy, or Myrtle? Support your answer with evidence from the text, including literary
elements such as characterization and symbolism.
Rubric:
Introduction & Conclusion – 1 pt.
Clear organization – 1 pt.
Minimum three reasons – 2 pts.
Apt and specific support from the text for each reason – 6 pts.
Essay Question #2
How does Gatsby represent the American dream? What does the novel have to say about the
condition of the American dream in the 1920s? Support your response with evidence from the
text.
Rubric:
Introduction & Conclusion – 1 pt.
Clear organization – 1 pt.
Clear explanation of Gatsby as representative of the American dream – 2 pts.
Clear explanation of novel’s critique of the American dream – 2 pts.
Apt and specific support from the text for each part – 4 pts.