The Great Gatsby – Plot Summary (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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In what year does the main story of The Great Gatsby take place?
In what year does the main story of The Great Gatsby take place?
1922
What does West Egg represent in the novel's social geography?
What does West Egg represent in the novel's social geography?
New money & social climbers
What does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock symbolise for Gatsby?
What does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock symbolise for Gatsby?
His hope & yearning for Daisy
Why does Gatsby host extravagant parties at his mansion?
Why does Gatsby host extravagant parties at his mansion?
To impress Daisy & win her back
Who was actually driving Gatsby's car when it struck and killed Myrtle Wilson?
Who was actually driving Gatsby's car when it struck and killed Myrtle Wilson?
Daisy Buchanan
Where and when did Gatsby first meet Daisy?
Where and when did Gatsby first meet Daisy?
Louisville in 1917
How does George Wilson learn that Gatsby owned the car that killed Myrtle?
How does George Wilson learn that Gatsby owned the car that killed Myrtle?
Tom tells him
According to Nick, what made Gatsby 'great'?
According to Nick, what made Gatsby 'great'?
His ability to transform dreams & hope
What violent act does Tom commit at the apartment party?
What violent act does Tom commit at the apartment party?
He breaks Myrtle's nose
What detail reveals Jordan Baker's dishonest character?
What detail reveals Jordan Baker's dishonest character?
She cheated to win her first tournament