Characters
Who is the narrator of the story?
A. Jay Gatsby
B. Nick Carraway
C. Tom Buchanan
D. George Wilson
B. Nick Carraway
Where does Nick live?
A. East Egg
B. Chicago
C. West Egg
D. New York City
C. West Egg
What happens at Gatsby’s house almost every weekend?
A. Huge parties with many guests
B. Political meetings
C. Business conferences
D. Charity events
A. Huge parties with many guests
Who does Gatsby secretly love?
A. Jordan Baker
B. Myrtle Wilson
C. Daisy Buchanan
D. Catherine
C. Daisy Buchanan
What sport does Jordan Baker play professionally?
A. Tennis
B. Golf
C. Basketball
D. Swimming
B. Golf
What is Daisy’s relationship to Nick?
A. His neighbor
B. His coworker
C. His cousin
D. His sister
C. His cousin
Where do Daisy and Tom live?
A. Manhattan
B. East Egg
C. West Egg
D. The Valley of Ashes
B. East Egg
How do most guests end up at Gatsby’s parties?
A. They are personally invited
B. They sneak in through the gate
C. They hear about the party and just show up
D. They are family members
C. They hear about the party and just show up
What does Gatsby ask Nick to do?
A. Help him plan a party
B. Invite Daisy to Nick’s house for tea
C. Drive him to Chicago
D. Introduce him to Tom
B. Invite Daisy to Nick’s house for tea
What happens during the apartment party in Chapter 2?
A. Myrtle breaks a glass
B. Nick leaves early
C. Tom breaks Myrtle’s nose during an argument
D. Daisy arrives unexpectedly
C. Tom breaks Myrtle’s nose during an argument
Who is Tom Buchanan having an affair with?
A. Jordan Baker
B. Daisy Buchanan
C. Catherine
D. Myrtle Wilson
D. Myrtle Wilson
What is the Valley of Ashes?
A. A wealthy neighborhood
B. A beach town
C. A park near Gatsby’s house
D. A poor industrial area between the Eggs and New York City
D. A poor industrial area between the Eggs and New York City
What surprises Nick when he meets Gatsby for the first time?
A. Gatsby is much younger than he expected
B. Gatsby is actually very friendly and polite
C. Gatsby refuses to speak to him
D. Gatsby does not like parties
B. Gatsby is actually very friendly and polite
Why does Gatsby live in West Egg instead of East Egg?
A. It is cheaper
B. He likes the view of New York City
C. He works there
D. It is directly across the water from Daisy’s house
D. It is directly across the water from Daisy’s house
What object does Gatsby stare at across the water at night?
A. A lighthouse
B. A boat
C. A green light
D. A city skyline
C. A green light
Why does Gatsby throw such large parties?
A. He enjoys meeting new people
B. He wants to impress Nick
C. He hopes Daisy will come to one of them
D. He is trying to become famous
C. He hopes Daisy will come to one of them
What business does George Wilson own in the Valley of Ashes?
A. A hotel
B. A restaurant
C. A garage and gas station
D. A clothing store
C. A garage and gas station
Which character is fascinated by Gatsby’s library and realizes the books are real?
A. Tom Buchanan
B. Meyer Wolfsheim
C. Jordan Baker
D. Owl Eyes
D. Owl Eyes
What does Gatsby show Nick to prove parts of his story are true?
A. A letter from Daisy
B. A medal from the war and a photograph from Oxford
C. His bank account
D. His party guest list
B. A medal from the war and a photograph from Oxford
How does Gatsby behave when he first meets Nick at the party?
A. He refuses to speak to him
B. He acts rude and dismissive
C. He immediately tells Nick his secrets
D. He talks politely without revealing who he is at first
D. He talks politely without revealing who he is at first
Which character tells Nick the story about Gatsby and Daisy’s past relationship?
A. Jordan Baker
B. Tom Buchanan
C. Myrtle Wilson
D. Owl Eyes
A. Jordan Baker
What large billboard overlooks the Valley of Ashes?
A. A car advertisement
B. The eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg
C. Gatsby’s party poster
D. A newspaper advertisement
B. The eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg
What does Gatsby often do during his own parties?
A. Dances with guests all night
B. Drinks heavily
C. Watches the party quietly instead of joining much of the fun
D. Gives long speeches
C. Watches the party quietly instead of joining much of the fun
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?
A. Gatsby’s cousin
B. A famous actor from 1919
C. A gambler and one of Gatsby’s business connections
D. Gatsby’s neighbor and friend
C. A gambler and one of Gatsby’s business connections
What is Gatsby ultimately hoping will happen if Daisy visits Nick’s house?
A. Daisy will introduce him to new friends
B. Daisy will admit she still loves him and restart their relationship
C. Daisy will invest in his business
D. Daisy will leave Tom immediately
B. Daisy will admit she still loves him and restart their relationship