Analysis by Chapter (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What does the green light symbolise in the novel?
What does the green light symbolise in the novel?
Hope, money & desire simultaneously
Where does Nick Carraway come from before arriving in West Egg?
Where does Nick Carraway come from before arriving in West Egg?
Established Midwestern society
How is the Valley of Ashes described in the novel?
How is the Valley of Ashes described in the novel?
A fantastic farm where ashes grow
What do the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg represent?
What do the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg represent?
Absent divine authority
How do Gatsby's party guests treat their host?
How do Gatsby's party guests treat their host?
Exploit hospitality & spread rumours
What characteristic does Jordan Baker display that reflects moral decay?
What characteristic does Jordan Baker display that reflects moral decay?
Casual dishonesty
What does Meyer Wolfsheim represent in Gatsby's story?
What does Meyer Wolfsheim represent in Gatsby's story?
The criminal underworld
Why did Gatsby purchase his house in that specific location?
Why did Gatsby purchase his house in that specific location?
Strategically across from Daisy's
What does the broken clock symbolise during Gatsby and Daisy's reunion?
What does the broken clock symbolise during Gatsby and Daisy's reunion?
Inability to accept time has passed
What does Daisy's crying over Gatsby's shirts reveal about her character?
What does Daisy's crying over Gatsby's shirts reveal about her character?
Her materialistic nature
What was Gatsby's real name before his self-invention?
What was Gatsby's real name before his self-invention?
James Gatz
What can 'new money' NOT buy that 'old money' provides?
What can 'new money' NOT buy that 'old money' provides?
Social acceptance & belonging
Who does Daisy ultimately choose in the climactic confrontation?
Who does Daisy ultimately choose in the climactic confrontation?
Tom over Gatsby
What is Gatsby doing when he dies?
What is Gatsby doing when he dies?
Clinging to hope for Daisy's call
What does the final boats metaphor represent?
What does the final boats metaphor represent?
Tension between future hope & past