The Great Gatsby Reading between the lines Quiz
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald · 10 multiple-choice questions with answers · about 8 min
Test your knowledge of The Great Gatsby with 10 reading between the lines questions with answers and explanations — why things happen and what the text implies. Ideal for revision once you have read the whole novel.
Why things happen and what the text implies. Drawn from the whole novel — contains spoilers.
Skills tested: Inference · Difficulty: Challenge, Standard
The Great Gatsby Reading between the lines questions
The answers and an explanation for each question appear as you play, and on the answer-key page of the printout.
- Nick ends the chapter watching Gatsby stretch his arms toward the water. What does the far green light suggest about him before Nick knows anything of his story?
That he is checking on his own boat · That he is afraid of the water · That he is reaching for something distant · That he is signalling his guests to leave
- What does Nick notice happening to Myrtle's manner once she is in the New York apartment?
She becomes quiet and watchful · She turns anxious about George · She mocks Tom behind his back · She grows haughty and affected
- What does Nick single out about Gatsby's smile when the two of them finally meet?
It seemed to understand him fully · It made him look much older · It never reached his tired eyes · It vanished as soon as he turned
- What does Jordan's story of Louisville finally explain about Gatsby's house?
He bought it to impress Tom · He bought it to be near Daisy · He chose it for the quiet bay · He bought it from Wolfshiem
- Nick senses something has gone wrong for Gatsby as the afternoon ends. What is it?
Daisy means to tell Tom at once · Daisy has forgotten Louisville · Daisy prefers the house to him · Daisy falls short of his dream
- Nick tells Gatsby he cannot repeat the past. How does Gatsby answer?
He admits Nick is probably right · He says he never looks back · He changes the subject at once · He insists that of course he can
- What had Wilson found in his wife's bureau drawer, and shows to Michaelis?
A bundle of letters · An expensive dog leash · A photograph of Tom · A string of pearls
- What does Nick learn from Tom when they meet on Fifth Avenue in October?
Tom has sold the East Egg house · Tom has left Daisy for good · Tom told Wilson about the car · Tom paid for Gatsby's funeral
- Why is it not enough for Gatsby that Daisy loves him now?
He needs the past restored · He owes Wolfshiem an answer · He wants a clean divorce · He must satisfy Nick's doubts
- Why do so few people come to Gatsby's funeral?
The crowd only wanted parties · Nick told almost no one · The date was never announced · Wolfshiem kept them away
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Is this The Great Gatsby Reading between the lines quiz free?
Yes. All 10 questions are free with answers and explanations. Play online with instant feedback, or print it as a test with an answer key — no sign-up needed.
What does the The Great Gatsby Reading between the lines quiz cover?
10 reading between the lines questions drawn from every part of The Great Gatsby. Why things happen and what the text implies. It tests inference at challenge, standard level.
Does it contain spoilers?
Yes — it draws on the whole novel, including the ending.
Can I use it with a class?
Yes. Print it with the answer key for a reading check, homework or revision lesson, or share the link so students can take it online.
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