Final Test: The Great Gatsby
Friday, November 16th (“D” Day—English testing day)
The Test Basics
1. Characters—match the character to his/her description. Each character may be used more than
once. Characters to know for this section: Daisy, Tom, Gatsby, Nick, Jordan, Wilson, Myrtle. (18:
1 point each)
2. Plot—multiple choice; know what happens in the novel. Straightforward questions dealing with
major plot items. (31: 2 points each)
a. Example: The owl-eyed man is amazed by Gatsby’s library because . . .
b. Bad example: The fourth person to arrive at Gatsby’s first party is . . .
3. Symbols—choose two symbols (choices provided) and explain what they symbolize. Give two
examples from the book to support your answer. (2: 5 points each)
4. Themes—analyze the book as a whole. Choose a question and write one well-developed
paragraph (i.e. an opening, evidence, conclusion) in response. Themes include the American
Dream, corruption of the west by the east, and Gatsby’s downfall. (10 points)
Final Test: The Great Gatsby
Friday, November 16th (“D” Day—English testing day)
The Test Basics
1. Characters—match the character to his/her description. Each character may be used more than
once. Characters to know for this section: Daisy, Tom, Gatsby, Nick, Jordan, Wilson, Myrtle. (18:
1 point each)
2. Plot—multiple choice; know what happens in the novel. Straightforward questions dealing with
major plot items. (31: 2 points each)
a. Example: The owl-eyed man is amazed by Gatsby’s library because . . .
b. Bad example: The fourth person to arrive at Gatsby’s first party is . . .
3. Symbols—choose two symbols (choices provided) and explain what they symbolize. Give two
examples from the book to support your answer. (2: 5 points each)
4. Themes—analyze the book as a whole. Choose a question and write one well-developed
paragraph (i.e. an opening, evidence, conclusion) in response. Themes include the American
Dream, corruption of the west by the east, and Gatsby’s downfall. (10 points)