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- 1. 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
- 2. 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.
- 3. 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
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Mr. McKee tell Nick about Gatsby?Gatsby is the son of a Texas oil tycoonGatsby has recently been released from a mental hospitalGatsby donated half a million dollars to an orphanage in his hometownGatsby is the nephew of Kaiser Wilhelm
- 5. Multiple ChoiceIncessantlyVagueConstantSecretlyPassionless
- 6. Multiple ChoiceObscureHiddenAppearancePeacefulPass
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhere do Tom, Myrtle, and Nick go?Tom’s favorite restaurantNick’s officeThe dealer where Tom bought his last carThe apartment Tom rents and always takes his mistress to
- 8. 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.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Nick agree to go along with Tom and Myrtle?He is curious and wants to know more about what's happeningHe gives in to Tom demanding that he come alongTom agrees to pay for Nick's next month's rentMyrtle starts talking about Gatsby and Nick is curious to know more
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Nick not necessarily a reliable narrator in this chapter?He is distracted by how beautiful Myrtle is to himTom keeps demanding his attentionHe is drunkHe is terrified of Myrtle and so his thoughts are jumbled
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the one thing that seems to stand out among the grey of the Valley of Ashes?George WilsonMyrtle WilsonGeorge's garageThe train tracks
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat time of year does the story take place?SpringWinterSummerFall
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?She had to do something to get away from her abusive parents.She did it to spite George’s former girlfriendShe thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently.She didn’t think she would ever find a husband, and she was grateful to him for asking her
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Tom do to Myrtle when she mentioned Daisy’s name?He hit her and broke her noseHe laughed and called her a jealous foolHe taunted her and repeated Daisy’s name several times moreHe ignored her and went on with his conversation with Nick
- 15. Multiple Choice
How does Myrtle's demeanor change when she changes clothes in the New York City apartment?
She becomes quiet and sweet
She acts intelligent
She is thankful for the new clothes
She shows hauteur and tries to act wealthy
- 16. Multiple Choice
According to Catherine, why doesn't Tom divorce Daisy?
because Daisy's Catholic
because she had a prenuptial agreement and would get his fortune
because Tom secretly wants two wives
because Myrtle is Catholic
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Mr. McKee tell Nick about Gatsby?Gatsby is the son of a Texas oil tycoonGatsby has recently been released from a mental hospitalGatsby donated half a million dollars to an orphanage in his hometownGatsby is the nephew of Kaiser Wilhelm
- 18. Multiple Choice
In New York City, Tom keeps his affair a secret from everyone.
True
False
- 19. Multiple Choice
What does the Valley of Ashes represent?
The contrast between poor people and rich people (like Tom & Daisy, Gatsby, and Nick).
The fall of American civilization as industrialism occurs.
The distinct difference between rural and city living.
The eventual corruption of New York City by wealthy people (like Tom & Daisy, Gatsby, and Nick).
- 20. Multiple Choice
Does Nick appear outraged that Tom is cheating on his cousin?
Yes
No
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