AP Language and Composition: The Great Gatsby Chapters 1-3 Quiz
1
In Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby, how does Nick Carraway describe himself?
As a passionate and judgmental person
As a person who enjoys the limelight
As an indifferent observer of life
As someone who reserves all judgments about others
2
What is the name of the area where Nick lives in The Great Gatsby?
West Egg
East Egg
Oyster Bay
The Valley of Ashes
3
In Chapter 2, what is the 'valley of ashes' symbolic of?
The prosperity and wealth of New York City
The moral decay hidden by the beautiful facades of the Eggs
The natural beauty of the Long Island landscape
The purity and innocence of the American Dream
4
Which character is described as having 'an extraordinary gift for hope' in Chapter 1?
Jay Gatsby
Tom Buchanan
Daisy Buchanan
Jordan Baker
5
What is the relationship between Nick Carraway and Daisy Buchanan?
Former lovers
Cousins
Old classmates
Strangers who just met
6
How does Nick meet Tom's mistress in Chapter 2?
She attends the same college as Nick
She is a guest at Gatsby's party
She is Daisy's friend and visits their house
Tom takes Nick to meet her at her husband's garage
7
In Chapter 3, what is Gatsby particularly known for?
His extensive library of rare books
His professional golf career
His lavish parties
His work in the stock market
8
What does the green light symbolize for Gatsby?
His past in the war
His love for modern technology
His hopes and dreams for the future
His envy of Tom Buchanan
9
In Chapter 3, how does Nick describe the guests at Gatsby's party?
They conduct themselves according to the rules of behavior associated with amusement parks
They are well-mannered and respectful of Gatsby's property
They are quiet and keep to themselves
They are mostly close friends and relatives of Gatsby
10
Who is Jordan Baker and what is her relationship to Daisy Buchanan?
A cousin of the Buchanans and a writer
Daisy's sister and a tennis player
Tom's colleague's wife and a socialite
A friend of Daisy's and a professional golfer
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