#1
Who is the narrator of 'The Great Gatsby'?
Nick Carraway
ExplanationNarrator and observer of events unfolding around Jay Gatsby.
#2
What is the fictional setting for 'The Great Gatsby'?
Long Island
ExplanationThe affluent and exclusive area where much of the story takes place.
#3
Which character narrates the story at Gatsby's funeral?
Nick Carraway
ExplanationFinal reflections on the events and characters he has encountered.
#4
Who is described as 'old money' in the novel?
Daisy Buchanan
ExplanationRepresenting the established wealthy class, contrasting with Gatsby's nouveau riche status.
#5
Who is the mysterious and wealthy neighbor of Nick Carraway?
Jay Gatsby
ExplanationThe enigmatic figure known for his lavish parties and love for Daisy Buchanan.
#6
What is Jay Gatsby's real name?
James Gatz
ExplanationGatsby's true identity, which he conceals in his pursuit of wealth and status.
#7
What is the relationship between Nick Carraway and Daisy Buchanan?
Neighbors
ExplanationTheir proximity as neighbors, which leads Nick into the world of Daisy and Gatsby.
#8
Who is described as the 'valley of ashes' in the novel?
The desolate industrial area
ExplanationSymbolic of moral decay and the emptiness beneath the surface of wealth.
#9
In which year was 'The Great Gatsby' published?
1925
ExplanationThe year when F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel was first published.
#10
What is the name of Tom Buchanan's mistress?
Myrtle Wilson
ExplanationA lower-class woman with whom Tom carries on an affair.
#11
What does the green light across the bay symbolize in 'The Great Gatsby'?
Hope and the American Dream
ExplanationGatsby's longing for a better future and his pursuit of the American Dream.
#12
What is the symbolic significance of the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?
Omnipresent moral judgment
ExplanationRepresenting the eyes of God or a moral authority watching over the characters.