Gatsby
How is Gatsby introduced into the novel?
a. He is mentioned in a conversation between Nick and Jordan. Later Nick sees him on the lawn in the moonlight.
b. Nick meets him at a party.
c. Everyone talks about him at the party, but no one sees him. Later Nick sees him with Daisy.
d. Jordan tells Daisy about Tom's affair, and Daisy meets Gatsby to begin an affair of her own to get even with Tom.
a. He is mentioned in a conversation between Nick and Jordan. Later Nick sees him on the lawn in the moonlight.
Why do the four drive into the city on such a hot afternoon?
a. They have tickets for a Broadway matinee.
b. Gatsby offers to take them out in the ocean on his yacht.
c. Nick knows of a hotel that specializes in icy cold baths.
d. Daisy wants to avoid confrontation and get away from her problems.
d. Daisy wants to avoid confrontation and get away from her problems.
Which one of these does not represent Gatsby's wealth?
a. Made in the post-war period
b. Spending on flashy, extravagant things
c. Old, family money
d. Wild parties
c. Old, family money
What is Daisy's reaction to both men?
a. She realizes that Gatsby is a fraud and decides she is better off with Tom.
b. She thinks they are both self-centered fools, and she doesn't want either of them.
c. She wants the escape provided by Gatsby, but needs Tom because he is a lot like her.
d. She is afraid that Tom will get violent. She thinks she is safer with Gatsby.
c. She wants the escape provided by Gatsby, but needs Tom because he is a lot like her.
What did Gatsby do to impress Daisy?
a. He gave her a pearl necklace worth $500,000.
b. He showed her his house and elegant clothes.
c. He took her for a ride in his hydroplane.
d. He showed her the love letters he had written her, but never sent.
b. He showed her his house and elegant clothes.
What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?
a. She had to do something to get away from her abusive parents.
b. She did it to spite George's former girlfriend.
c. She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently.
d. She didn't think she would ever find a husband, and she was grateful to him for asking her.
c. She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently.
Which of these statements about other characters' reactions to Myrtle's death is true?
a. Wilson thinks she deserved it for cheating on him.
b. Tom's first instinct is to protect himself. Later he cries.
c. Nick is not interested because he hardly knows her.
d. Gatsby thinks he can make up for it by paying Wilson a lot of money.
b. Tom's first instinct is to protect himself. Later he cries.
Which is not one of the stories about Gatsby?
a. He inherited his money from his mother, a French baroness.
b. He killed a man.
c. He was a German spy during the war.
d. He was in the American army during the war.
a. He inherited his money from his mother, a French baroness.
What did Wilson do to Myrtle? Why?
a. He took her to the hospital to have her broken nose fixed. He wants her to know he loves her and forgives her, no matter what she has done.
b. He beats her in a jealous rage. He overheard her talking to her sister about Tom.
c. He locked her in her room. He suspects she is having an affair.
d. He brought her flowers and promised to be a better husband. He is worried that she will leave him.
c. He locked her in her room. He suspects she is having an affair.
What does Mr. Wolfshiem tell Nick about Gatsby?
a. Gatsby was dangerous and should never be trusted.
b. Gatsby was on the verge of bankruptcy because of some bad investments.
c. Gatsby was thinking of getting into politics.
d. Gatsby was the kind of man to take home to meet your mother and sister.
d. Gatsby was the kind of man to take home to meet your mother and sister.
What kind of people come to Gatsby's parties?
a. The newly rich, famous, and their friends
b. Only the residents of West Egg
c. Scholars and intellectuals from area universities
d. Mostly Gatsby's business associates
a. The newly rich, famous, and their friends
Why is the book that Gatsby's father shows Nick important to the novel?
a. It is a book that Daisy once gave him and shows that she did love him.
b. It foreshadows Gatsby's death.
c. It shows Gatsby's romantic spirit and desire to get ahead.
d. It is the only memorabilia the father has and symbolizes his relationship with his son.
c. It shows Gatsby's romantic spirit and desire to get ahead.
Why couldn't Nick get anyone to come to Gatsby's funeral?
a. The police had roped off the area and no one could get to the house.
b. Nick didn't have any names and addresses so he could contact people.
c. In his will, Gatsby had specified that he did not want a crowd at his funeral.
d. Gatsby had no close friends who really cared about him.
d. Gatsby had no close friends who really cared about him.
What did Dan Cody do for Gatsby?
a. He introduced Gatsby to Daisy on his yacht.
b. He educated Gatsby about money and the people who have it.
c. He lent Gatsby money for his early business ventures.
d. He left Gatsby a fleet of yachts when he died.
b. He educated Gatsby about money and the people who have it.
Who is Klipspringer?
a. He is the "boarder" who always seems to be at Gatsby's house.
b. He is Gatsby's financial advisor.
c. He is one of Gatsby's cousins from Germany.
d. He is Gatsby's brother-in-law.
a. He is the "boarder" who always seems to be at Gatsby's house.
What had the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby?
a. It was clear to land the hydroplane.
b. It was safe for him and his guests to go swimming.
c. It stood for his vision of his future with Daisy.
d. It was a tribute to his companions who had died in the war.
c. It stood for his vision of his future with Daisy.
How does the narrator describe Gatsby?
a. Gatsby was brilliant, although somewhat smug and self-centered.
b. Gatsby had an extraordinary gift for hope, and a romantic readiness.
c. Gatsby was a big, hulking brute of a man.
d. Gatsby was self-assured and showed an almost boundless enthusiasm about most topics.
d. Gatsby was self-assured and showed an almost boundless enthusiasm about most topics.
What does Nick say about people like Daisy and Tom?
a. They were dreamers who refused to see reality, but would never really be happy.
b. They were rich snobs who thought they were above the law and common people.
c. They were careless people who smashed things and creatures and let others clean up the mess.
d. They were evil and didn't deserve the wealth they had.
c. They were careless people who smashed things and creatures and let others clean up the mess.
What does Gatsby want from Daisy?
a. Gatsby wants her to say she never loved him (Gatsby), so he can be free of her ghost.
b. He wants to stay friends but not get romantically involved.
c. He wants her to stay married to Tom and have an affair with him.
d. He wants her to leave Tom for him to show her unfailing love.
d. He wants her to leave Tom for him to show her unfailing love.
Identify Catherine and Mr. & Mrs. McKee.
a. Catherine is Nick's secretary. Mrs. McKee is her sister, and Mr. McKee is her brother-in-law.
b. Catherine is Myrtle's sister. The McKees live downstairs at the apartment complex.
c. Catherine is Tom's cousin. The McKees are the apartment managers.
d. Catherine is Mrs. McKee's best friend. The McKees are old neighbors of Myrtle's.
b. Catherine is Myrtle's sister. The McKees live downstairs at the apartment complex.
What is Daisy's opinion of Gatsby's party and how does it affect him?
a. She likes it immensely. He is so pleased that he asks her to help him arrange his next party.
b. She doesn't like it. He becomes angry and vows never to see her again.
c. She doesn't like it. He becomes depressed.
d. She likes it somewhat. He asks her to attend several more before she gives him her opinion.
c. She doesn't like it. He becomes depressed.
What kind of person is Daisy?
a. Daisy is flighty and very superficial.
b. Daisy is an intellectual.
c. Daisy is a down-to-earth, sweet, naive young woman.
d. Daisy is just plain mean.
a. Daisy is flighty and very superficial.
What does Gatsby think about Daisy's relationship with Tom?
a. He believes Daisy never loved Tom.
b. He thinks Daisy will do anything to hurt Tom because he has cheated on her.
c. He believes that she once loved Tom, but doesn't anymore.
d. He thinks Daisy loves Tom, but he has never loved her.
a. He believes Daisy never loved Tom.
Describe the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy.
a. Daisy did not recognize him. He was embarrassed and tried to leave, but Nick stopped him.
b. It was initially very awkward. Gatsby was nervous. They became more at ease as they talked.
c. Daisy was upset with Nick for not warning her. She did not want to see Gatsby and left as soon as her chauffeur returned.
d. It was love at first sight for both of them. They wandered off into the living room and left Nick alone in the kitchen.
b. It was initially very awkward. Gatsby was nervous. They became more at ease as they talked.
When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?
a. "She acts just like her father!"
b. "Isn't she a little darling?"
c. "I’m glad it’s a girl. And I hope she’ll be a fool–that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool."
d. "I wish I had never had her."
c. "I’m glad it’s a girl. And I hope she’ll be a fool–that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool."