The Great Gatsby - Test Review
Matching (Parts I and III of Test): You will match the characters to descriptions of
them. (1.7 points each) For your review, write a brief description of each character.
Nick Carraway –
Jay Gatsby –
Daisy Buchanan –
Myrtle Wilson –
Tom Buchanan –
George Wilson –
Jordan Baker –
Meyer Wolfsheim –
Michaelis –
Klipspringer –
Multiple Choice (Part II of Test): Choose the letter of the best answer. (1.7 points
each)
For your review, answer these questions. This is only a small sample of the questions
you will see. Remember, you are allowed to use online study tools to help prepare for
the test. Some that will help you are:
Summaries: www.sparknotes.com/lit/gatsby/
Audio: http://jandykane.wikispaces.com/The+Great+Gatsby+-+Audio+Files
The Great Gatsby takes place during which decade? ______________________________
What do the “eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg” symbolize? ______________________________
Which characters live in the Valley of Ashes? _____________________________________
How did George Wilson find out who owned the car? ______________________________
What word best describes Daisy and Tom at the end of the novel? ___________________
What are some of the ways Gatsby tries to impress Daisy? __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
What is one of the reasons Gatsby bought the house on West Egg? ___________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Why doesn’t anyone come to Gatsby’s funeral? ____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Short Answer (15 points)
Choose one of the themes listed below. Write a paragraph (about 8-10 sentences) about how
Fitzgerald uses this theme in the story. What character(s) does he use to demonstrate this
theme? What events does he use?
Themes:
Money: Many people have become sadly disillusioned when money has failed to fulfill
happiness.
Friendship: True friendship is as rare as a true work of art and is often created in the same
environment.
Hypocrisy: Some identities are founded upon hypocrisy. (Tom, Daisy, Jordan, Gatsby?)
Carelessness: Carelessness can destroy.
Dishonesty: Some identities are founded upon facades or illusions. (Tom, Daisy, Jordan)