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Colors and "The Great Gatsby" Trivia Quiz

Fitzgerald used several colors through the novel "The Great Gatsby" as symbols.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jillista. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Jillista

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,504

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1226

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (8/10), Guest 174 (8/10), Guest 107 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Gatsby often stares at the light at the end of Daisy's dock. What color is it? Hint

white

red

green

yellow

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Question 2 of 10

2. Daisy is beautiful on the outside but many of her actions display her dishonesty and corruption. What two colors are used to portray these two parts of her? Hint

red and blue

white and yellow

green and turquoise

purple and gold

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Question 3 of 10

3. Daisy and Jordan are first seen wearing this color. Hint

yellow

blue

pink

white

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Question 4 of 10

4. The color gray, which symbolizes hopelessness, is seen most in which setting? Hint

West Egg

New York City

East Egg

The Valley of Ashes

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Question 5 of 10

5. The middle of a daisy is not the only yellow object used as a symbol of corruption and dishonesty. What is another example of a yellow object from the novel? Hint

Tom's golf bag

Gatsby's car

Myrtle's curtains

Nick's house

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Question 6 of 10

6. Wilson's eyes are this color, which stands for false appearances. Through them, he sees Myrtle as his faithful wife. Hint

brown

blue

black

green

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Nick returns home to the west, he gets tickets that are this color of hope. Hint

green

yellow

red

violet

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Question 8 of 10

8. This character has gray eyes, which displays her boredom with life and a lack of love. Hint

Daisy

Jordan

Myrtle

Charlotte

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Question 9 of 10

9. Myrtle wears brightly colored dresses that contrast with the drab area that she lives in. Why does she dress in this way? Hint

Her husband asks her to dress that way.

She does not own any other clothes.

She has a job as a dancer.

She has hope for a better life.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Color can also be used to convey a mood. When Daisy visits his home for the first time, Gatsby shows her a large number of these in many bright colors. Hint

shirts

cars

suits

books

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Apr 23 2024 : Guest 73: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Gatsby often stares at the light at the end of Daisy's dock. What color is it?

Answer: green

Gatsby dreams of having a "green light" to continue his relationship with Daisy.

2. Daisy is beautiful on the outside but many of her actions display her dishonesty and corruption. What two colors are used to portray these two parts of her?

Answer: white and yellow

Daisy seemed to be pure, but the center of her character was actually corrupt just like daisies have white petals and yellow centers.

3. Daisy and Jordan are first seen wearing this color.

Answer: white

Both women have external characteristics that make them seem to be good.

4. The color gray, which symbolizes hopelessness, is seen most in which setting?

Answer: The Valley of Ashes

This transitional area between Great Neck and the city is an important setting of the story.

5. The middle of a daisy is not the only yellow object used as a symbol of corruption and dishonesty. What is another example of a yellow object from the novel?

Answer: Gatsby's car

This car is part of the most tragic event of the novel.

6. Wilson's eyes are this color, which stands for false appearances. Through them, he sees Myrtle as his faithful wife.

Answer: blue

Wilson has great love for his wife, but she is cheating on him with Tom.

7. When Nick returns home to the west, he gets tickets that are this color of hope.

Answer: green

Nick does not enjoy his time in the East and is eager to return home for the sort of life he enjoys.

8. This character has gray eyes, which displays her boredom with life and a lack of love.

Answer: Jordan

Jordan is often at the edges of the story, never experiencing true love or real happiness.

9. Myrtle wears brightly colored dresses that contrast with the drab area that she lives in. Why does she dress in this way?

Answer: She has hope for a better life.

Myrtle thinks that her affair with Tom means that she is going to have a better life. She believes that he will leave Daisy and that she will become part of his glamorous lifestyle.

10. Color can also be used to convey a mood. When Daisy visits his home for the first time, Gatsby shows her a large number of these in many bright colors.

Answer: shirts

Gatsby wants Daisy to see how rich he is because he thinks that will impress her enough to go back to him. The number and variety of shirts that he has shows her how much money he's able to spend.

Source: Author Jillista

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