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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHow did Daisy originally know Gatsby?He was a friend of Daisy's childhood boyfriend.He was her next door neighbor.He was a lieutenant from Camp Taylor.She had never met him before.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why did Daisy's parents forbid her to go to New York?
She was trying to run away from home.
She was trying to say goodbye to Gatsby before he left for war.
She was going to marry Tom instead of Gatsby.
She was going to see Jordan in her golf tournament.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Tom give Daisy as their wedding present?An Airedale puppyA mansion in East EggFour private carsA pearl necklace
- 4. Multiple Choice
What happened to Daisy a half hour before her bridal dinner?
She was elated and overwhelmed.
She was sick.
She was drunk and crying.
She decided the marry Gatsby instead.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Daisy clutching in her hand that was "coming to pieces like snow" after her bridesmaids got her into a cold bath?Her wedding dressHer veilHer pearl necklaceA letter
- 6. Multiple Choice
After Daisy threw out her pearl necklace, what did she say?
"Oh, how I do enjoy it."
"Tell 'em all Daisy's change' her mine."
"'Gratulate me."
"Never had a drink before."
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Tom's car crash in Santa Barbara reveal?He wasn't rich like Daisy believed.He didn't have a license.He was having an affair.He was trying to divorce Daisy.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Daisy's advantage that gave her "an absolutely perfect reputation" among the young and rich (Fitzgerald 77)?She was married.She didn't drink.She was a mother.She always wore white.
- 9. 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.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false: Gatsby did not want Daisy to know that he wanted to see her.TrueFalse
- 11. Multiple Choice
What does Gatsby tell Nick about himself?
He had never finished high school, he was a boatswains mate during the war, and he had been married twice.
He had a degree in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania, he had been draft exempt because of his vision, and he made all of his money in the theater.
He dropped out of college to go into the army, he intended to be a career military man, but inherited his money from his wife when she died unexpectedly.
He was educated at Oxford, inherited his money from his family, and got some medals in the war.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What "matter" did Gatsby have Jordan Baker discuss with Nick?
Gatsby had a business deal he wanted to include Nick in on.
Gatsby wanted Nick to arrange a luncheon meeting between himself and Daisy.
Gatsby had a cousin who was coming to stay for a month, and he wanted Nick to escort her around the city, if Jordan approved.
Gatsby wanted to invite Nick and Jordan to go on a golfing vacation to Europe.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Who is Mr. Wolfshiem?
He is the owner of Gatsby's favorite restaurant in New York. He secretly arranged to have a member of the mob murdered outside the restaurant.
He is Jordan Baker's coach and manager. He thinks Jordan is spending too much time with Nick and not enough on her golf.
He is a racketeer and a business associate of Gatsby's. He fixed the 1919 World Series.
He is the president of the company where Nick is working. He wants to bring Gatsby in on a new real estate deal.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What does Mr. Wolfshiem tell Nick about Gatsby?
Gatsby was dangerous and should never be trusted.
Gatsby was on the verge of bankruptcy because of some bad investments.
Gatsby was thinking of getting into politics.
Gatsby was the kind of man to take home to meet your mother and sister.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a claim by Gatsby?
He attended Oxford.
He fixed the 1919 World Series.
His family are all deceased.
He received a war medal.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following does Gatsby do that demonstrates his infatuation with Daisy?
He moves to West Egg so that he can be across the bay from her house.
He throws elaborate parties in hopes she will show up.
He read the Chicago newspaper constantly in hopes of seeing Daisy's name in it.
He purposefully ingratiates himself with Nick because he knows Nick is Daisy's favorite cousin.
He gets to know Tom better, hoping to bring him into business with him.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the "big request" that Gatsby has of Nick?
Gatsby wants Nick to invite Daisy to Nick's house for tea.
Gatsby wants Nick to deliver a love letter to Daisy.
Gatsby wants Nick to take Tom to New York for the day so that Gatsby can visit Daisy.
Gatsby wants Nick to poison Tom so that Gatsby can have Daisy for himself.
- 18. Multiple Choice
When Gatsby is pulled over by a police officer on the way to a restaurant, what happens?
The officer gives Gatsby a speeding ticket.
The officer apologizes once he realizes that it is Mr. Gatsby.
The officer arrests Gatsby because Gatsby is wanted for his underhanded dealings.
Meyer Wolfshiem pulls up behind Gatsby, and the other officer knows to leave Gatsby alone.
- 19. Multiple Choice
In the last paragraph on pg. 70, why did the author choose to use the word "gonnegtion?"
To show how sophisticated Mr. Wolfsheim is and to reinforce his proper upbringing.
To show how Mr. Wolfsheim is not formally educated and how he once again mispronounced a word.
To give Nick another reason to correct him, so Nick could show his proper upbringing.
To show how Gatsby chose the most upstanding people to associate with on a daily basis.
- 20. Multiple Choice
How do Gatsby's actions on pg. 65 concerning San Francisco and his actions on pg. 67 with the medal and photograph affect Nick's internal conflict?
Nick is torn between thinking Gatsby is lying and believing his story.
Nick has become jealous because he didn't receive honors like him while in the military.
Nick is debating about how he will tell Gatsby's life story.
Nick is unimpressed and wanted to get away from Gatsby.
- 21. Multiple Choice
What two pieces of evidence does Gatsby produce to verify his story?
A medal of valour from Montenegro
A Purple Heart award from the President
A picture of him in class at Oxford
A picture of him and friends in Trinity Quad at Oxford
A battle-worn helmet from his time in Montenegro
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