Question 15 (5 points)
The different ways that Daisy and Gatsby reacted when challenging circumstances threatened their relationship as Gatsby tried to get home from Europe after World War I demonstrate __________.

Question 15 options:

Gatsby's courage and Daisy's honesty

Gatsby's selfishness and Daisy's generosity

Gatsby's determination and Daisy's weakness

Gatsby's spitefulness and Daisy's kindness

Question 16 (5 points)
Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
‘Gatsby. Somebody told me——‘

The two girls and Jordan leaned together confidentially. ‘Somebody told me they thought he killed a man once.’

A thrill passed over all of us. The three Mr. Mumbles bent forward and listened eagerly.

‘I don’t think it’s so much THAT,’ argued Lucille skeptically; ‘it’s more that he was a German spy during the war.’

One of the men nodded in confirmation. ‘I heard that from a man who knew all about him, grew up with him in Germany,’ he assured us positively.

‘Oh, no,’ said the first girl, ‘it couldn’t be that, because he was in the American army during the war.’ As our credulity switched back to her she leaned forward with enthusiasm.

‘You look at him sometimes when he thinks nobody’s looking at him. I’ll bet he killed a man.’

The passage provides evidence to support which of the following statements:

Question 16 options:

Gatsby is clearly a murderer, and everyone is too fond of his parties to turn him in.

Even though the people are guests in Gatsby’s home, they know very little about him.

Gatsby’s guests are all extremely close personal friends of his.

Women are always gossiping with no regard for whom may hear.

Question 17 (5 points)
"There was a ripe mystery about it, a hint of bedrooms upstairs more beautiful and cool than other bedrooms, of gay and radiant activities taking place through its corridors and of romances that were not musty and laid away already in lavender but fresh and breathing and redolent of this year's shining motor cars and of dances whose flowers were scarcely withered.”

How do the length and syntax of this sentence emphasize what Gatsby feels about Daisy’s house?

Question 17 options:

The length and syntax reveal Gatsby’s annoyance about being in Daisy’s tiny house.

The length and syntax reveal Gatsby’s excitement and arousal about being in Daisy’s large house.

The length and syntax reveal Gatsby’s fear of rejection by his cruel cousin Daisy.

The length and syntax reveal that Gatsby doesn’t want to be in Daisy’s house because it is overwhelming.

Question 18 (5 points)
Outside the wind was loud and there was a faint flow of thunder along the Sound. All the lights were going on in West Egg now; the electric trains, men-carrying, were plunging home through the rain from New York. It was the hour of a profound human change, and excitement was generating on the air.

This excerpt comes from the scene in which Gatsby and Daisy are reunited at Nick’s house. What is the effect of setting this scene indoors while it is dark and stormy outside?

Question 18 options:

The storm adds to the cheer of the character’s reunion as they come together for the first time in years.

The storm takes away from the beauty of the reunion between Nick and his cousin Daisy.

The storm drives the characters indoors and causes them to be separated, and suspense builds around the fact that they may never reunite.

The storm adds an ominous mood to the scene signifying the characters Gatsby and Daisy are engaging in something forbidden.

Question 19 (5 points)
Which of these is NOT one of the themes presented in The Great Gatsby?

Question 19 options:

Degradation of society

The American Dream

truth vs. superficiality

finding beauty in all situations

Question 20 (5 points)
Which of the following statements best summarizes the circumstances surrounding Myrtle’s death?

Question 20 options:

Gatsby was speeding home from an argument with Tom when his car struck Myrtle, who was looking for Tom, and Daisy witnessed the whole event.

Daisy was driving Gatsby’s car, and when it struck Myrtle, Gatsby took over the drive home; he planned to take the blame for the accident.

Nick was driving Gatsby’s yellow car and was astonished when Myrtle stepped out in front of him; he swerved but could not avoid an accident.

Myrtle, upset by Tom’s declaration that he did indeed love Daisy and ad no intentions of leaving her, threw herself in front of Tom’s car as he sped home from an altercation with Gatsby.

Gatsby was willing to do anything for Daisy, to the point of becoming a criminal just so that he could offer her a grand and rich life. Daisy, on the other hand, did not wait for Gatsby, but married Tom, a man whose love she did not have, but who could offer her the life Gatsby was unable to.

Question 16: the best answer is even though the people are guests in Gatsby's home, they know very little about him.

Gatsby opens his home to strangers by throwing gigantic parties. These people are not his friends, though. They've heard or come up with rumors about his life, his wealth, and the mysteries surrounding both. Gatsby's intent with such parties is to draw Daisy's attention and, perhaps, have her come over someday.

Question 17: the best answer seems to be the length and syntax reveal Gatsby's excitement and arousal about being in Daisy's large house.

Daisy's house seems to be a metaphor for what Daisy herself represents to Gatsby. From the length and syntax - but, mostly, from the adjectives used in this excerpt -, we can tell Gatsby is fascinated, even in a sexual way. The house is huge, it is alive, breathing. Its pulsating energy excites Gatsby.

Question 18: the best option is the storm adds an ominous mood to the scene signifying the characters Gatsby and Daisy are engaging in something forbidden.

It's as if nature is trying to show the fate of the affair between Gatsby and Daisy. If it were to be a happy ending, nature would have blessed it. It was cursed, however, by a storm. Gatsby and Daisy are pursuing a love that no longer exists, a reality they cannot have.

Question 19: the best answer is finding beauty in all situations.

"The Great Gatsby" has all the other themes present in it: degradation of society, the American Dream, and truth versus superficiality. It represents a society that values wealth and fun over true love and honesty. It's an America that chooses its heroes and points fingers in judgement of those who truly have a good heart.

Question 20: Daisy was driving Gatsby’s car, and when it struck Myrtle, Gatsby took over the drive home; he planned to take the blame for the accident.

Daisy was driving when Myrtle stepped in front of the car. She ends up running over her husband's lover, unknowingly. The episode, instead of bringing Daisy and Gatsby together, ruins their already difficult relationship. Tom is able to get his wife back by taking advantage of the stressful moment, as well as get rid of Gatsby by lying to his lover's husband about who actually killed Myrtle.