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From what point of view is the novel The Great Gatsby narrated?
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
How does Nick interpret his father's advice in Chapter 1?
Nick, and those in his class are better than people who are not wealthy, so they must be patient with their inferiors.
Nick should try to understand that he has had opportunities others have not.
Nick should strive to always behave as a member of his higher social class is expected to behave.
Nick should work to avoid socializing with people who are of lower classes.
Who is the "fifth guest" at Daisy and Tom's dinner party with Jordan and Nick?
Jordan's friend who she met at a golf competition
The telephone – which keeps ringing.
Tom's mistress who arrives unexpectedly
The butler who takes a seat at the table.
How does Nick know Daisy Buchanan?
She is his cousin.
They attended school together.
He met her because he attended college with her husband.
They are introduced by Jordan Baker
Tom discusses a book he is reading with his dinner guests. What does this discussion tell us about Tom?
He is concerned about the future of the American economic system.
He is interested in the history of the upper class
He is racist
He is sexist
Which adjectives best describe Daisy?
Assertive and ambitious
Confused and dependent
Beautiful and melancholy (depressed/sad)
Wholesome (pure/good morals) and honest
What is Gatsby doing when Nick first sees him?
Inviting guests into his house
Swimming in his pool
Walking down the road near his house
Staring at the water
Based on his tone, what can the reader infer about Nick's feelings about Tom?
He is somewhat jealous of Tom and the success he had as a student, and now as an adult.
He is not fond of Tom and sees him as someone who could be violent and brutish.
He realizes he needs Tom's help to succeed, so he must try to like him.
He feels sorry for Tom.
Why has Nick moved East?
He is looking for a wife.
He wants to try working in business
He needs special medical treatment
He can't afford to move back to the Midwest
Who is Jordan Baker
A professional golfer and friend of Daisy's
A woman Nick is in love with and is surprised to see
Tom Buchanan's sister
The woman Tom Buchanan may be having an affair with
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