4.3.7 Quiz: Analyze The Great Gatsby

Question 6 of 10

Read the following theme:

Arrogance leads to one's downfall.

How is this theme best shown in The Great Gatsby?

A. Gatsby thinks that he can recreate the past, which he seeks to do through illegal and destructive means.

B. Jordan hopes to increase her social status by dating Nick, but Nick breaks up with her.

C. Tom hopes to control both Myrtle and Daisy, but they end up controlling him in a subtle way.

D. Nick thinks he can make it on the East Coast, but he only manages to lose everything.