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- 1. Multiple ChoiceFrom where did the narrator come and why?From France to establish a vineyard in New YorkFrom the south to become an actor on BroadwayFrom the northwest to be a fashion designerFrom the Midwest to study the bond business
- 2. Multiple ChoiceDescribe the narrator's house.It is one of the largest on the island, made of brick and surrounded by gardens.It is a renovated carriage house on the grounds of one of the mansions.It is a weatherbeaten bungalow squeezed between the mansions.It is roomy, but not too large for one person, with a gazebo and a boathouse.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow does Nick know Daisy and Tom?Nick and Tom served in the war together. He met Daisy at their wedding.Nick and Daisy went to school together. Daisy was dating Tom.He met them through a friend of his parents in Chicago.Daisy and Nick are cousins. Nick and Tom knew each other from school.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceDescribe Tom. What is our impression of him in Chapter 1?He is short and fat and jolly.He has an athletic build and an arrogant attitude. He is an old-money snob.He is tall and slender. He is a grumpy middle-aged man.He has a medium build and is balding. He is easy-going and pleasant.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom?Tom is terminally ill.Tom is in trouble with the police.Tom is connected with criminals.Tom is having an affair.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhen asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?"She acts just like her father!""I hope she's a beautiful little fool.""I suppose she talks--and eats, and everything.""I wish I had never had her."
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHow is Gatsby introduced into the novel?He is mentioned in a conversation between Nick and Jordan. Later Nick sees himon the lawn in the moonlight.Nick meets him at a party.Everyone talks about him at the party, but no one sees him. Later Nick sees himwith Daisy.Jordan tells Daisy about Tom's affair, and Daisy meets Gatsby to begin an affairof her own to get even with Tom.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the “valley of ashes”?An area in East Egg where a fire had been many years ago.A barren, lower-middle class area separating East Egg from West Egg.An industrial zoneAn imaginary place used as a metaphor for Gatsby’s loneliness
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the “eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg”?Seeing eye dogs that the doctor trains fro the Association of the BlindA group of security guards who monitor the doctor’s home and officesA new kind of contact lens that the doctor has just developedAn illustration on a billboard overlooking the valley of ashes
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWho does Tom take Nick to meet?. His mistressDr. T.J. EckleburgHis parentsGatsby
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWho are Myrtle and George Wilson?Myrtle is Tom’s cousin. George is her son.George is Tom’s business partner. Myrtle is George’s wife.Myrtle is Tom’s mistress. George is Myrtle’s husband.They are the caretakers of Tom’s estate.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Mrs. Wilson get Tom to buy her while she’s out with Tom and Nick?sandwiches for luncha doga new dresscuff links for Tom
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhere do the three of them go?Tom’s favorite restaurantNick’s officeThe dealer where Tom bought his last carThe apartment Tom rents and always takes his mistress to
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIdentify Catherine and Mr. and Mrs. McKee.Catherine is Nick’s secretary. Mrs. McKee is her sister, and Mr. McKee is her brother-in-lawCatherine is Myrtle’s sister. The McKees live downstairs in the apartment complexCatherine is Tom’s cousin. The McKees are the apartment managersCatherine is Mrs. McKee’s best friend. The McKees are old neighbors of Myrtle’s
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWho says, "And I like large parties. They're so intimate. At small parties there isn't any privacy."Daisy BuchananNickGatsbyJordan Baker
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWho says, "I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known"GatsbyNickJordan BakerDaisy Buchanan
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Why is Jay Gatsby so famous?He throws elaborate parties.He is the town's mayor.He is a war hero.He supports local charities - 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat is "special" about Nick's invitation to Gatsby's party?Nick received his invitation by special deliveryNick's invitation was hand writtenNick seems to be the one of only a few people actually invited to the party.Nick is not famous or wealthy, so did not expect to be invited
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Jordan Baker's profession?famous artistwell known heiressfamous golferfamous model
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened to the girl who tore her dress the last time she was at Gatsby's?She showed up wearing the same dress a second timeShe got in an argument with her husbandGatsby bought her a new oneShe drank too much and passed out
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWho is the "owl-eyed" man?A friend of Jordan's who thinks he is her boyfriendA man who seems to be Gatsby's servantA neighbor of Gatsby'sThe man Nick encounters in Gatsby's library
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat irony does Nick notice at Gatsby's party?Although the party is rowdy and most people are drunk, Gatsby is reserved and never drinks alcohol.Although many people are gossiping about him, Gatsby brags about the great number of close friends he has.Although his house is huge and opulent, Gatsby laments that his house is too small for him.All of his guests are wealthy and/or famous, but Gatsby has done nothing remarkable in his life.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat do Gatsby and Nick plan to do the morning after the party?They plan to go into New York to visit Myrtle at her apartment.They plan to visit Jordan at her aunt's houseThey plan to go up in the hydroplaneThey plan to take Gatsby's boat out into the bay
- 24. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Jordan, what did Daisy do on her wedding day?Got drunk and almost ran off.Gave all her attendants gifts.Stayed sober so she could remember her wedding day.Swore to stay devoted to the love of her life: Tom.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes Gatsby the first time Nick sees him?Very careful with his languageHe is a positive, kind man who seems to see the best in people.Speaks elegantly and seems supportive.All answers given
- 26. Multiple ChoiceDuring what season do Gatsby's lavish parties take place?SpringSummerFallWinter
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat rumors have been told about Gatsby?He killed a man.He was a German spy.He attended Oxford.All answers given
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhy has Gatsby been giving all those parties?Gatsby has parties since he does not like to go to them.Gatsby likes to show off his wealth.Gatsby loves to entertain.Gatsby hopes to see Daisy.
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhy didn’t Gatsby ask Jordan to arrange the meeting with Daisy?He wanted Nick to be there for the meeting in case Daisy got “upset.”He thought Daisy would be more likely to come if Nick asked her.He wanted Daisy to see his house.He didn't want to have to go into New York.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhy didn’t Gatsby ask Jordan to arrange the meeting with Daisy?He wanted Nick to be there for the meeting in case Daisy got “upset.”He thought Daisy would be more likely to come if Nick asked her.He wanted Daisy to see his house.He didn't want to have to go into New York.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the favor that Gatsby wants from Nick?Collect debts from borrowers.Clean his house before the party.Ask Jordan out to dinner.Invite Daisy to tea at his house.
- 32. Multiple ChoiceGatsby tells Nick who Mr. Wolfsheim is. He is:a hitman for the mob.the man who fixed the 1919 World Series.a bootlegger for the speakeasies.not to be messed with if he wants to keep his teeth.
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Jordan reveal happened in August just after Tom and Daisy were married?Tom was caught with another woman when he wrecked his carTom realized how much he was in love with Daisy.Daisy was caught in an affair.Daisy realized Tom loved her despite his affairs.
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Tom give Daisy before they are married?an emerald ringa string of pearlsa diamond necklacea love letter
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Mr. Wolfsheim have for cuff buttons?mother-of-pearl studsivory studsbullets from the body of one of his mob buddieshuman molars
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the missing piece in Gatsby's American Dream?familyfameDaisymoney
- 37. Multiple ChoiceHow does Nick feel about Jordan despite her dishonesty?He is attracted to her.He is not attracted to her.He just wants to be friends.He doesn't think anything about her.
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWho is the narrator of the story?F. Scott FitzgeraldTom BuchananUnknownNick Carraway
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat phrase does Gatsby repeatedly use to address Nick and others?Old chapOld sportOld spiceYoung lad
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhere did Tom and Daisy Buchanan go?ChicagoGatsby's funeralWe don't know.France
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat reasons does Gatsby give for Daisy’s original decision to marry Tom?She thought Gatsby had died in the war.She didn’t think Gatsby would wait for her.Deep down, she had always loved Tom.Tom has good social standing and was acceptable to her parents.
- 42. Multiple ChoiceHow does Nick refer to Tom and Daisy at the end of the book?arrogantdeceitfulcarelessdisgraceful
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWho attends Gatsby's funeral?Nick and Mr. GatzNick, Tom, and DaisyNick, Owl-Eyes, some servants, and the gardenerNick, Mr. Gatz, the minister, and Owl-Eyes
- 44. Multiple ChoiceMr. Gatz shows Nick a copy of "Hopalong Cassidy" that used to belong to James (Gatsby) when he was a boy. He shows Nick two things that Gatsby had written down inside the back cover. What were those two things?The word Rosebud and a list of items he wanted to buy somedayA daily schedule and a list of general resolvesThe name Gatsby and the name DaisyA clipping from a Sears Roebuck catalog and the name Dan Cody
- 45. Multiple ChoiceGeorge Wilson believes that the man in the yellow car was the same man who...was having an affair with Myrtle.stopped to get gas at his station.tried to sell him a car last year.wanted to take Myrtle out West.
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Nick tell Gatsby before leaving him?Daisy never loved GatsbyGatsby is better than Daisy and her friendsHe wishes he’d stayed in MinneapolisGatsby should move on
- 47. Multiple Choice(Ch. 7) Gatsby wants Daisy to tell Tom...that Gatsby is the father of her daughter.that she never loved him.that she no longer loves him and loves Gatsby instead.that she will continue to be Gatsby's mistress as long as Tom keeps cheating.
- 48. Multiple ChoiceAt the end of chapter 7, Gatsby stands waiting outside the Buchanan's mansion. He returns to West egg the following morning. What transpired while he was waiting?Nothing. Daisy and Tom talk and she goes to bed.Daisy became hysterical and stormed out of the house.Gatsby pounds on the door, but Daisy refuses to see him.Tom becomes enraged and strikes Daisy several times.
- 49. Multiple Choice(Ch. 8) What is symbolized by the "late summer leaves" Gatsby is staring at while floating in his pool?Daisy's charm and beauty.The immorality of America during the 1920's.The violence in men's hearts.Gatsby's faded dreams.
- 50. Multiple Choice(Ch. 8) Wilson equates the advertisement on the billboard with...the Valley of Ashes.the eyes of God.the terrors of alcohol.Satan and death
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhat statement might F. Scott. Fitzgerald have wanted to make with the fact that barely anyone showed up at the funeral?People didn't really enjoy is partiesPeople from the east only cared about moneyEveryone hated GatsbyEveryone was scared of Gatsby
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Gatsby's birth name?James GatzJay GatzJim GatsbyJames Gatsby
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWho was in the photo hanging in Gatsby's bedroom?DaisyGatsby as a SoldierDan CodyGatsby's Parents
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWho said, "You can't repeat the past."DaisyGatsbyNickMyrtle
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Daisy say when Nick told her that she couldn't bring Tom to tea?Why can't Tom come?Who is Tom?Can Pammy come?Should I bring cookies?
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhat word best describes Mr. Gatz's feelings about his son?proudresentfuldevastatedbewildered
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Klipspringer call Gatsby's house for?funeral detailsto express his condolencesa pair of shoeshis piano
- 58. Multiple Choice" ' I keep it always full of interesting people, night and day. People who do interesting things. Celebrated people' " (96). Who says this?NickTomDaisyGatsby
- 59. Multiple ChoiceHow much time had passed since Daisy and Gatsby had seen each other before the tea date?six monthstwo yearsfive yearsten years
- 60. Multiple ChoiceDoes Daisy know Tom is having an affair?YesNo
- 61. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Tom punch Myrtle?She is sloppy drunk and embarrassing himThey were just playing aroundShe is taunting him by saying Daisy's name over and over
- 62. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the “valley of ashes”?An area in East Egg where a fire had been many years ago.A barren, lower-middle class area separating East Egg from West Egg.An industrial zoneAn imaginary place used as a metaphor for Gatsby’s loneliness
- 63. Multiple Choice“Chocolate was her Achilles’ heel.”AllusionFlashbackSymbolismverbal irony
- 64. Multiple Choice“Chocolate was her Achilles’ heel.”AllusionFlashbackSymbolismverbal irony
- 65. Multiple ChoiceWhere do Tom and Daisy live?West EggEast EggNorth EggSouth Egg
- 66. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Tom and Daisy have a healthy marriage.TrueFalse
- 67. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Gatsby move to West Egg?To hold convivial partiesTo start a new life after the war.To begin work in the bond business.To live in the house across from Daisy.
- 68. Multiple ChoiceWhat made Daisy happy again after Gatsby left for war?Being engaged to TomDating a new soldierMoving to New OrleansReconciling with her family
- 69. Multiple ChoiceDefine corroborate.confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).To lieTo fix somethingTo give a false statement
- 70. Multiple ChoiceHe literally glowed; without a word or a gesture of ____________________ a new well-being radiated from him and filled the little room.exultationgaudymeretriciousgrotesque
- 71. Multiple ChoiceRichard's elation at regaining his health was short-lived. In this sentence, which part of speech is elation?NounVerbAdjectiveAdverb
- 72. Multiple ChoiceShe was hoping for some reciprocal comment after saying good bye, but her friend said nothing. In this sentence, what does the word reciprocal mean?anger or frustrationgiven or felt by each other, done in returncalm, friendlygiving back to the community
- 73. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the word sinister mean?sad, unhappyevil, bad, or wickedmoderately grumpya type of broom
- 74. Multiple ChoiceThe juxtaposition of roses and daisies in the painting showed the relationship between war and peace. What does the word juxtaposition mean?When an author uses words to move the story alonga type of painting used by most arteststwo or more things placed side by side to emphasize the link or contrast.two or more things that are synonyms
- 75. Multiple ChoiceGatsby's car iswhiteyellowsilverblack
- 76. Multiple ChoiceGatsby tried to impress Daisy with a display of histiesstamp collectionmilitary medalsshirts
- 77. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Gatsby say about Daisy's voice?It is full of money.It is a low, thrilling voice.It is the kind of voice that men who care for her find difficult to forget.Her voice is a light, glowing, singing voice.
- 78. Multiple ChoiceThe situation involving Daisy, Tom, and Gatsbybe comes critical on avery hot summer dayrainy day in early springbitterly cold day in Januaryclear, crisp day in the fall
- 79. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Gatsby want Daisy to say in the Plaza Hotel?She does not love Tom any more.She still loves Tom, but she cannot stay with him.She loves Nick more than she loves Tom.She never loved Tom.
- 80. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to Myrtle Wilson?She moves west with her husband.She leaves town with a traveling salesman.She is hit by a car and killed.She goes to jail for attempted robbery.
- 81. Multiple ChoiceWho kills Gatsby?George WilsonTom BuchananGatsby himselfWolfsheim
- 82. Multiple ChoiceGatsby is killed in hisliving roomgarageswimming poolgarden
- 83. Multiple ChoiceWhat serves as a major symbol of Gatsby's hopeful dream?the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleberga green lightthe valley of ashesthe yellow car
- 84. Multiple ChoiceThe narrator emphasizes the allure of Daisy'seyesperfumevoiceacting ability
- 85. Multiple ChoiceThe narrator links Gatsby withthe American Dreamthe Declaration of Independencethe Greek hero Odysseusthe valley of ashes
- 86. Multiple ChoiceWho is the author of The Great Gatsby?J.K. RowlingErnest HemingwayF. Scott FitzgeraldNathaniel Hawthorne
- 87. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Gatsby say he was educated at Oxford?Always wanted to study in EuropeFamily TraditionSuperior AcademicsReputable Sports Programs
- 88. Multiple ChoiceJay Gatsby drives a Ferrari.TrueFalse
- 89. Multiple ChoiceHow is Jay Gatsby characterized in this text evidence?
"I would have accepted without question the information that Gatsby sprang from the swamps of Louisiana or from the lower East Side of New York. That was comprehensible. But young men didn't- at least in my provincial experience I believed they didn't- drift coolly out of nowhere and buy a palace on Long Island Sound."stalkerishcreepymysteriousconfident - 90. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Nick have to break off relations with a "certain girl" "back home"?He cheated on her.She cheated on him.Her upper lip sweats.He wants to date Jordan.
- 91. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Owl Eyes so astonished by Gatsby's library?It is the largest of all the libraries he's ever seen.Because of books on the shelf are real books, not fake.Because the bookcases are about 30-feet high.Because it looks like a Gothic cathedral.
- 92. Multiple ChoiceGatsby's party includes all of the following, EXCEPTOrange and lemon juicesAn orchestraUninvited guestsA Christmas tree
- 93. Multiple ChoiceWhich symbol in the book represents dreams, optimism and hope?The cream colored Rolls RoyceThe hydroplaneThe Green LightDoctor T.J. Eckleburg's Spectacles
- 94. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Gatsby build the house he lives in?To throw large parties.It is very lavish and made of good materials.To be across from Daisy.To be on the beach.
- 95. Multiple ChoiceWhen Nick gets home from dinner he sees Gatsby looking at something across the bay, what is it?A dockA green lightA red lightA boat
- 96. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Gatsby get Klipspringer to do for his guests?Fetch them drinksPlay music on the organ for them to dance toPlay music on the piano for them to dance toRecite a poem
- 97. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Dan Cody do for Gatsby?He introduced Gatsby to Daisy on his yacht.He educated Gatsby about money and the people who have it.He lent Gatsby money for his early business ventures.He left Gatsby a fleet of yachts when he died.
- 98. Multiple ChoiceWhat had the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby?It was clear to land the hydroplane.It was safe for him and his guests to go swimming.It stood for his vision of his future with Daisy.It was a tribute to his companions who had died in the war.
- 99. Multiple ChoiceWho is Klipspringer?He is the "boarder" who always seems to be at Gatsby's house.He is Gatsby's financial advisor.He is one of Gatsby's cousins from Germany.He is Gatsby's brother-in-law.
- 100. Multiple ChoiceWho says "Oggsford" when he means Oxford?Hindenburg's NephewThe Police CommisionerMeyer WolfsheimJordan Baker
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