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The Emergence of Modern America: Roaring Twenties — Test

Question 10 • U.S. History I

A major theme of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s work was the idea that the postwar world

Answer
A
needed new inventions to fix problems.
B
was empty and meaningless.
C
presented chances to become wealthy.
D
presented chances for adventure.

Explanation

Fitzgerald often portrayed the postwar world as disillusioned and spiritually empty, despite its glamour and material wealth. That makes “was empty and meaningless” the best answer; the other choices focus on invention, wealth, or adventure rather than his recurring theme.

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