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Question #8

Tom makes many statements regarding civilization going to pieces. Based on these statements, which word best describes Tom?





Please enter the first three words of a sentence that shows your answers is correct.

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Question #9

The narrator said Gatsby "represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn."

What does he mean by "unaffected scorn"?





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Question #10

When Nick was with Mrs. Baker they "exchanged a short glance consciously devoid of meaning"

What is another word for "devoid" in this context?





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Question #11

Later in the same paragraph as the last question, Fitzgerald writes "The murmur trembled on the verge of coherence, sank down, mounted excitedly, and then ceased altogether."

What is another word for "ceased" in this context?






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Question #12

The narrator "bought a dozen volumes on banking and credit and investment securities"

What does "volumes" in this context?





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Question #13

In the quote below, what does "exhibition" mean?

"Almost any exhibition of complete self sufficiency draws a stunned tribute from me."





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Question #14

Who does Daisy want to arrange Nick to marry?

Please enter the first three words of a sentence that shows your answer is correct.

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Question #15

When Nick drove away how did he feel about Tom and Daisy?





Please enter the first three words of a sentence that shows your answers is correct.

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Question #16

This is just a space for you to write and think. There is no right answer.

How would you describe the narrator at this point?

How would you describe Tom and Daisy at this point?

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Question #17

Were there any events that weren't clear to you?

Are there any words that you are unsure about?

You can always list unknown words here.