Character: Tom Buchanan (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What term describes Tom's inherited wealth and established social position?
What term describes Tom's inherited wealth and established social position?
Old money
Which generation did Tom belong to, according to Gertrude Stein?
Which generation did Tom belong to, according to Gertrude Stein?
The Lost Generation
What 1924 legislation provides context for Tom's racist views?
What 1924 legislation provides context for Tom's racist views?
Immigration Act
How does Fitzgerald describe Tom's body?
How does Fitzgerald describe Tom's body?
Cruel body
What violent act does Tom commit against Myrtle?
What violent act does Tom commit against Myrtle?
Breaks her nose with his open hand
How does Tom dismiss Gatsby's social status?
How does Tom dismiss Gatsby's social status?
'Mr. Nobody from Nowhere'
What was Tom's greatest achievement at Yale University?
What was Tom's greatest achievement at Yale University?
Football player
What does Tom's affair with Myrtle represent for him?
What does Tom's affair with Myrtle represent for him?
Entertainment
How is Tom's marriage to Daisy characterised?
How is Tom's marriage to Daisy characterised?
Social arrangement
What phrase describes how Tom and Daisy retreat after causing destruction?
What phrase describes how Tom and Daisy retreat after causing destruction?
'Vast carelessness'
What does Tom hypocritically demand from others while showing none himself?
What does Tom hypocritically demand from others while showing none himself?
Self-control
What does Tom compare Myrtle to when manipulating George Wilson?
What does Tom compare Myrtle to when manipulating George Wilson?
A dog
What established dominance over Tom's face, according to Fitzgerald?
What established dominance over Tom's face, according to Fitzgerald?
Two shining arrogant eyes