Characters
The name of Nick's neighbor
Jay Gatsby
New York
Why did Nick move east?
For work (bonds)
Choose the best synonym for the italicized word:
"There was a touch of paternal contempt in [his voice]."
a) connection b) hatred c) admiration d) humor
b) hatred
Who wrote The Great Gatsby?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Who is Daisy married to?
Tom Buchanan
Where does Nick live?
West Egg
Myrtle calls Tom (twice) during dinner.
What is the best synonym for the italicized word?
"[Jordan] yawned, and with a series of rapid, deft movements, stood up into the room."
a) smooth b) clumsy c) drunken d) aggressive
a) smooth
100 years
What sport does Jordan Baker play?
golf
Where does Daisy live?
East Egg
Why did Myrtle decide she didn't like her husband?
He borrowed the suit he was married in.
"As I started my motor, Daisy peremptorily called, 'Wait!'"
a) prematurely b) quietly c) authoritatively d) shyly
c) authoritatively
What did the 18th amendment to the constitution outlaw?
Alcohol
Where does Myrtle live?
The Valley of Ashes
How did Tom and Myrtle meet?
They met on the train.
Choose the best synonym for the italicized word:
"Mrs. Wilson gathered up her dog...and went haughtily in."
a) feverishly b) shyly c) happily d) arrogantly
d) arrogantly
What is the name of the eye doctor whose billboard looks over the place where Myrtle lives?
Dr. T.J. Eckelberg
What is Myrtle's husband's occupation?
He is a mechanic.
Where does the party in Chapter 2 take place?
New York City (Manhattan)
How does Myrtle break her nose?
Tom hits her for saying Daisy's name.
'Crazy about him,' cried Myrtle incredulously.
disbelievingly
skeptically
suspiciously
What was the nickname for the decade the book is set in?
The Roaring Twenties