The Great Gatsby

by

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby: Chapter 3 Quiz 8 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 3. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What is the main topic of conversation among the guests at Gatsby's luxurious parties?
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Rumors about Gatsby
The latest fashion trends
The food and drinks being served
Stock tips and business advice
What does Nick's discomfort at Gatsby's party reveal about the event?
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The genuine friendships formed at the party
The sense of community among the guests
The emptiness behind the extravagant party
The importance of status and social hierarchy
What does the vast library in Gatsby's house symbolize about the Roaring Twenties?
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The period's emphasis on education
The value of genuine relationships
The necessity of of art and literature
The superficial nature of the era
How do Nick and Jay Gatsby realize they may know each other?
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They went to school together
They met at a previous party
They crossed paths during World War I
They were briefly neighbors as children
What does the fact that Gatsby seems to prefer watching the party rather than participating in it indicate about him?
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He is shy and introverted
He throws the parties as a means to an end
He enjoys people watching and bringing joy to others
He is unable to relate to other people
What did Jordan tell Nick after meeting with Gatsby at the party?
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Gatsby has long admired her
Gatsby told her an amazing story
Gatsby has to go into the city tomorrow on business
Gatsby needs Nick's help with something
What is the significance of the car in the ditch that Nick comes across at the end of Gatsby's first party?
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It represents the riotous beginning of the Roaring Twenties
It shows that Owl Eyes is a reckless driver
It symbolizes the recklessness of the Roaring Twenties and its coming end
It foreshadows the failure of a marriege that will come to pass later in the novel
What does Nick think is unique about himself?
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He is honest
He doesn't like parties
He understands Gatsby
He prefers the Midwest