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1. What is F. Scott Fitzgerald’s full name?
a) Francis Scott Fitzgerald
b) Frederick Scott Fitzgerald
c) Franklin Scott Fitzgerald
d) Ferdinand Scott Fitzgerald

2. In which year was F. Scott Fitzgerald born?
a) 1885
b) 1896
c) 1900
d) 1912

3. Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, set during the Roaring Twenties, is:
a) “This Side of Paradise”
b) “The Great Gatsby”
c) “Tender Is the Night”
d) “The Beautiful and Damned”

4. Which of Fitzgerald’s novels explores the rise and fall of the young and ambitious Amory Blaine?
a) “The Great Gatsby”
b) “This Side of Paradise”
c) “Tender Is the Night”
d) “The Beautiful and Damned”

5. What is the name of the fictional Long Island town where “The Great Gatsby” is primarily set?
a) West Egg
b) East Egg
c) Westport
d) Eastport

6. What is the real name of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby in “The Great Gatsby”?
a) Jay Gold
b) James Gatz
c) John Grant
d) Joseph Garland

7. Fitzgerald’s short story “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is known for its exploration of:
a) Time travel
b) Aging backward
c) Immortality
d) Amnesia

8. In “Tender Is the Night,” what is the profession of the protagonist, Dick Diver?
a) Writer
b) Psychiatrist
c) Lawyer50+ MCQs on F. Scott Fitzgerald with Answers for UGC NET
d) Film director

9. What is the title of Fitzgerald’s second novel, which explores the excesses and moral decay of the Jazz Age?
a) “This Side of Paradise”
b) “The Great Gatsby”
c) “Tender Is the Night”50+ MCQs on F. Scott Fitzgerald with Answers for UGC NET
d) “The Beautiful and Damned”

10. In “The Beautiful and Damned,” the central characters, Anthony and Gloria Patch, lead a lifestyle fueled by:
a) Spiritual pursuits
b) Hedonism and excess
c) Social activism
d) Intellectual pursuits

11. What is the title of Fitzgerald’s first novel, which explores the experiences of the young and disillusioned Amory Blaine?
a) “The Beautiful and Damned”
b) “Tender Is the Night”
c) “This Side of Paradise”
d) “The Great Gatsby”

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12. Fitzgerald’s wife, Zelda, served as an inspiration for the character of:
a) Daisy Buchanan
b) Jordan Baker
c) Myrtle Wilson
d) Daisy Miller

13. In “The Great Gatsby,” what is the occupation of Tom Buchanan, Daisy’s husband?
a) Lawyer
b) Doctor50+ MCQs on F. Scott Fitzgerald with Answers for UGC NET
c) Stockbroker
d) Auto mechanic

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14. What is the social class background of Jay Gatsby in “The Great Gatsby”?
a) Old money
b) Middle class
c) Nouveau riche
d) Working class

15. Fitzgerald’s short story “Winter Dreams” is centered around the character of:
a) Jay Gatsby
b) Dexter Green
c) Anthony Patch
d) Dick Diver

16. What is the title of Fitzgerald’s unfinished novel, which was published posthumously and explores Hollywood’s influence on American society?
a) “The Beautiful and Damned”
b) “This Side of Paradise”
c) “The Last Tycoon”
d) “Tender Is the Night”

17. In “The Great Gatsby,” what is the profession of Nick Carraway, the novel’s narrator?
a) Writer
b) Stockbroker
c) Lawyer
d) Doctor50+ MCQs on F. Scott Fitzgerald with Answers for UGC NET

18. What is the setting of Fitzgerald’s novel “Tender Is the Night”?
a) Paris
b) Rome
c) French Riviera
d) New York City

19. Fitzgerald’s short story “The Diamond as Big as the Ritz” involves the discovery of an enormous diamond in which fictional location?
a) St. Petersburg
b) The Ritz Hotel
c) Hades
d) Eldorado

20. What is the title of Fitzgerald’s collection of short stories published posthumously, which includes works such as “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”?
a) “Tales from the Jazz Age”
b) “All the Sad Young Men”
c) “The Pat Hobby Stories”
d) “Babylon Revisited and Other Stories”

21. Fitzgerald’s essay “The Crack-Up” reflects on:
a) The Wall Street Crash
b) His relationship with Zelda
c) The decline of the American Dream
d) His struggles with alcoholism and mental health

22. What is the name of the character in “Tender Is the Night” who becomes romantically involved with the psychiatrist Dick Diver?
a) Rosemary Hoyt
b) Nicole Warren
c) Gloria Gilbert
d) Zelda Sayre

23. What literary movement is often associated with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s writing?
a) Modernism
b) Realism
c) Romanticism
d) Naturalism

24. In “The Great Gatsby,” what is the color symbolically associated with Daisy Buchanan?
a) Blue
b) Red
c) Green
d) Yellow

25. Which of Fitzgerald’s novels is considered his most autobiographical work, drawing heavily from his own experiences?
a) “The Great Gatsby”
b) “Tender Is the Night”
c) “This Side of Paradise”50+ MCQs on F. Scott Fitzgerald with Answers for UGC NET
d) “The Beautiful and Damned”

26. What is the title of Fitzgerald’s novella, which is a satirical critique of Hollywood’s celebrity culture?
a) “The Last Tycoon”
b) “May Day”
c) “The Pat Hobby Stories”
d) “Crazy Sunday”

27. In “The Beautiful and Damned,” what inheritance does Anthony Patch anticipate receiving, leading to his extravagant lifestyle?
a) Oil fortune
b) Real estate holdings
c) Gold mine
d) Shipping business

28. Fitzgerald’s short story “Babylon Revisited” explores themes of:
a) Time travel
b) Alcoholism and redemption
c) The pursuit of wealth
d) Political intrigue

29. What is the title of the play that Fitzgerald wrote in collaboration with Edith Wharton?
a) “The Vegetable”
b) “This Side of Paradise”
c) “The Beautiful and Damned”
d) “The Jazz Age”

30. Fitzgerald’s famous essay “Echoes of the Jazz Age” reflects on:
a) The impact of World War I
b) The excesses of the 1920s
c) The decline of

the American Dream
d) The influence of modernist literature

31. What is the title of Fitzgerald’s collection of essays, articles, and letters that offers insights into his thoughts on writing and the literary world?
a) “Babylon Revisited and Other Stories”
b) “The Crack-Up”
c) “Tales of the Jazz Age”
d) “My Lost City”

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32. What is the title of Fitzgerald’s novel that explores the relationship between a Princeton student and his wealthy, unconventional love interest?
a) “The Beautiful and Damned”
b) “This Side of Paradise”
c) “Tender Is the Night”
d) “The Great Gatsby”

33. In “The Great Gatsby,” what is the name of the valley where George Wilson, the mechanic, lives?
a) Death Valley50+ MCQs on F. Scott Fitzgerald with Answers for UGC NET
b) The Valley of Ashes
c) Silicon Valley
d) Shenandoah Valley

34. What is the significance of the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock in “The Great Gatsby”?
a) Hope and dreams
b) Jealousy and betrayal
c) Death and decay
d) Wealth and prosperity

35. Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda were prominent figures in:
a) The Harlem Renaissance
b) The Lost Generation
c) The Transcendentalist movement
d) The Beat Generation

36. What is the title of Fitzgerald’s novel that explores the world of theater and the rise of the Hollywood film industry?
a) “The Last Tycoon”
b) “The Beautiful and Damned”
c) “Tender Is the Night”
d) “This Side of Paradise”

37. Fitzgerald’s short story “Bernice Bobs Her Hair” explores themes related to:
a) Social status and conformity
b) Romantic love and passion
c) Political activism
d) The pursuit of knowledge

38. In “The Beautiful and Damned,” what is the occupation of Anthony Patch?
a) Writer
b) Stockbroker
c) Painter
d) Jazz musician

39. Fitzgerald’s novel “This Side of Paradise” is often seen as a reflection of:
a) His experiences in World War I
b) The Jazz Age culture
c) His struggles with mental health
d) The Great Depression

40. What is the significance of the title “Tender Is the Night”?
a) It refers to the vulnerability of the characters
b) It symbolizes the passing of time
c) It reflects the darkness of the night
d) It represents the beauty of love

41. Fitzgerald’s short story “The Rich Boy” explores the life and values of a young man named:
a) Dexter Green
b) Jay Gatsby
c) Anthony Patch
d) Anson Hunter

42. What is the central theme of Fitzgerald’s novel “The Beautiful and Damned”?
a) The pursuit of wealth and luxury
b) The impact of war on individuals
c) The decline of the American Dream
d) The consequences of social injustice

43. In “The Great Gatsby,” what is the name of the mysterious figure who attends Gatsby’s parties but never reveals his true identity?
a) Mr. Klipspringer
b) Mr. Wolfsheim
c) The Owl-Eyed Man50+ MCQs on F. Scott Fitzgerald with Answers for UGC NET
d) Dr. T.J. Eckleburg

44. What is the title of Fitzgerald’s short story that explores the life of a man named Benjamin Button who ages backward?
a) “The Rich Boy”
b) “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
c) “Winter Dreams”
d) “Babylon Revisited”

45. In “The Great Gatsby,” what is the occupation of Nick Carraway’s cousin, Daisy Buchanan?
a) Actress
b) Socialite
c) Fashion designer
d) Tennis player

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46. Fitzgerald’s novel “Tender Is the Night” is often considered a:
a) Romantic comedy
b) Tragedy
c) Historical novel
d) Science fiction novel

47. In “This Side of Paradise,” what is the name of the protagonist who attends Princeton University?
a) Amory Blaine
b) Anthony Patch
c) Dick Diver
d) Dexter Green

48. What is the title of Fitzgerald’s novella that explores the complexities of love, infidelity, and society in the 1920s?
a) “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
b) “May Day”
c) “The Last Tycoon”
d) “The Diamond as Big as the Ritz”

49. Fitzgerald’s short story “The Offshore Pirate” is known for its exploration of themes related to:
a) Pirate adventures
b) Love and class differences
c) Time travel
d) Political intrigue

50. In “The Great Gatsby,” what is the fate of George Wilson, the mechanic, at the end of the novel?
a) He becomes wealthy and successful
b) He is killed by Tom Buchanan
c) He marries Daisy Buchanan
d) He inherits a large fortune

Answers:

1. a) Francis Scott Fitzgerald
2. c) 1896
3. b) “The Great Gatsby”50+ MCQs on F. Scott Fitzgerald with Answers for UGC NET
4. b) “This Side of Paradise”
5. b) East Egg
6. b) James Gatz50+ MCQs on F. Scott Fitzgerald with Answers for UGC NET
7. b) Aging backward
8. b) Psychiatrist
9. d) “The Beautiful and Damned”
10. b) Hedonism and excess
11. c) “This Side of Paradise”
12. a) Daisy Buchanan
13. c) Stockbroker
14. c) Nouveau riche
15. b) Dexter Green
16. c) “The Last Tycoon”
17. a) Writer
18. c) French Riviera
19. c) Hades
20. d) “Babylon Revisited and Other Stories”
21. d) His struggles with alcoholism and mental health
22. b) Nicole Warren
23. a) Modernism
24. c) Green
25. c) “This Side of Paradise”
26. c) “The Pat Hobby Stories”
27. c) Gold mine
28. b) Alcoholism and redemption
29. a) “The Vegetable”
30. b) The excesses of the 1920s
31. b) “The Crack-Up”
32. b) “This Side of Paradise”
33. b) The Valley of Ashes
34. a) Hope and dreams
35. b) The Lost Generation
36. a) “The Last Tycoon”
37. a) Social status and conformity
38. c) Painter50+ MCQs on F. Scott Fitzgerald with Answers for UGC NET
39. b) The Jazz Age culture
40. a) It refers to the vulnerability of the characters
41. d) Anson Hunter
42. a) The pursuit of wealth and luxury
43. c) The Owl-Eyed Man
44. b) “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
45. b) Socialite
46. b) Tragedy50+ MCQs on F. Scott Fitzgerald with Answers for UGC NET
47. a) Amory Blaine50+ MCQs on F. Scott Fitzgerald with Answers for UGC NET
48. d) “The Diamond as Big as the Ritz”
49. b) Love and class differences
50. b) He is killed by Tom Buchanan