Question

1. rl.11 - 12.4 how does fitzgerald’s use of the word omnibus to describe gatsby’s car?

a. it elevates gatsby’s wealth by comparing his car to a grand mode of travel.
b. it creates a humorous tone, making light of the constant flow of guests.
c. it underscores the impersonal, almost mechanical nature of gatsby’s hospitality.
d. it makes the parties seem exclusive and private.

1. rl.11 - 12.4 what is the importance of the phrase “invisible hedge in the distance” in paragraph 2?

a. it symbolizes the physical boundary between the narrator and gatsby.
b. it highlights the narrator’s uncertainty and emotional distance.
c. it refers to a literal hedge that is hard to see at night.
d. it implies gatsby is hiding something from his guests.

1. rl.11 - 12.4 looking at the whole excerpt, which choice best describes the tone (feeling or mood) created by the words used in paragraph 1?

a. harsh and judgmental
b. melancholic and dreamy
c. lively and enchanted
d. formal and restrained

Explanation:

Question 3:

In The Great Gatsby, an "omnibus" is a large, public passenger vehicle. Fitzgerald uses it to mock the endless stream of guests arriving at Gatsby's parties, framing the constant flow in a humorous, lighthearted way.

Question 4:

The "invisible hedge in the distance" is a metaphor for the narrator Nick's inability to fully connect with Gatsby, representing his emotional uncertainty and the distance between them.

Question 5:

Paragraph 1 of the excerpt sets a vivid, energetic scene of Gatsby's lavish, exciting parties, using language that conveys a lively, enchanted mood.

Answer:

1. B. It creates a humorous tone, making light of the constant flow of guests.
2. B. It highlights the narrator's uncertainty and emotional distance.
3. C. Lively and enchanted