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A mysterious, rich man who throws huge parties.
What is Gatsby
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Buys his mistress a dog
What is Tom Buchanan
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Gatsby gives huge parties because A. He has a lot of friends B. He doesn’t like to be alone C. He likes to spend money D. He hopes Daisy will show up to one
What is D. He hopes Daisy will show up to one
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Who is Dr. T.J. Eckleburg? A. Gatsby's doctor and professional associate B. Tom Buchanan's spy and confidante C. an eye doctor whose billboard overlooks the Valley of Ashes D. a guest at Gatsby's party
What is C. an eye doctor whose billboard overlooks the Valley of Ashes
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“Do you think everything will please her, old sport?”
What is Gatsby
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Got struck by Gatsby’s yellow car
What is Myrtle Wilson
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The narrator of the story; moves back West
What is Nick
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Who does NOT show up to Gatsby’s funeral? A. Nick B. Daisy C. Gatsby’s father D. Owl Eyes
What is B. Daisy
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George shoots Gatsby because he thinks A. Gatsby is Myrtle’s lover B. Tom killed Myrtle C. Gatsby killed Myrtle D. Gatsby is Daisy’s lover
What is C. Gatsby killed Myrtle
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“But I did love Tom once – as I loved you!”
What is Daisy
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The first “nice” girl that Gatsby had ever known
What is Daisy
300
Rumored to have cheated at sports
What is Jordan Baker
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The following set of adjectives BEST describes Tom Buchanan’s personality A. Assertive, compassionate, caring, B. Docile, calm, timid, stubborn C. Aggressive, condescending, arrogant D. Destructive, belligerent, hateful
What is C. Aggressive, condescending, arrogant
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The “eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg” are symbolic of A. The eyes of God/truth B. Wealth C. Insanity D. Health
What is A. The eyes of God/truth
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"The rich are arrogant, careless people with whom I care not to associate myself."
What is Nick
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A drunken man who attends Gatsby's parties and funeral
What is Owl Eyes
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Man who shot Gatsby
What is George Wilson
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What does Tom guess (or imagine) is the reason why Gatsby is so rich? A. That Gatsby is a bootlegger B. That Gatsby won the lottery C. That Gatsby inherited money from his family D. That Gatsby is a CEO of a major corporation
What is A. That Gatsby is a bootlegger
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Why does Nick return West after Gatsby’s death? A. For his father’s funeral B. He wants to change jobs. C. He is disgusted with everyone he knows in the East. D. Business prospect
What is C. He is disgusted with everyone he knows in the East.
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“I won’t be able to get away for the funeral, but will you please send my tennis shoes?”
What is Klipspringer
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Took Gatsby under his wing when he was younger
Dan Cody
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Fixed the 1919 World Series
What is Wolsheim
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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.
What is C. She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently.
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Similar to how he describes Jordan earlier in the novel, what word does Nick use to describe Daisy and Tom at the end? A. Lazy B. Gorgeous C. Adventurous D. Careless
What is D. Careless
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“I can’t stand my husband. The only crazy thing I did was marry him.”
What is Myrtle