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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which statement best characterizes Tom’s feelings toward Gatsby’s death?
He blames himself.
He thinks it was unfortunate but inevitable.
He thinks Gatsby deserved it.
He wishes he would have been the one to die.
- 2. Multiple Choice
How does Jordan react to Nick breaking up with her?
She becomes hysterical.
She is indifferent.
She claims to have another lover.
She punches him in the eye.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat word best describes Mr. Gatz's feelings about his son?proudresentfuldevastatedbewildered
- 4. Multiple ChoiceMr. Gatz shows Nick a book that belonged to James (Gatsby) as a child. What did James Gatz's notes in his book indicate about him?He was ashamed of his family and upbringing.He had goals for himself and was willing to work for them.He intended to move away and create a better life for himself.His family was struggling financially, and he wanted to help.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Klipspringer call Gatsby's house for?funeral detailsto express his condolencesa pair of shoeshis piano
- 6. Multiple Choice
What does Nick discover when he tries to notify Daisy that Gatsby has been killed?
The police found Daisy to be guilty of a crime.
Daisy and Tom have moved away, leaving no forwarding address.
Tom refuses to let Nick relay the information to Daisy.
Daisy has already heard that Gatsby has been killed.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHow does George Wilson find his way to Gatsby?The police identify Gatsby's car.Tom tells him where to find the driver who killed Myrtle.He spots the yellow car from the street.A witness recognizes Gatsby.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow does Henry Gatz learn of Gatsby’s death?an associate of Wolfsheim's calls himthe police tell himhe sees it on a television programhe reads it in the newspaper
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWho refuses to attend Gatsby’s funeral, despite claiming great affection for him?Daisy"Owl-Eyes"Meyer Wolfsheimthe police commissioner
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHow does Nick react to Klipspringer’s phone call?He asks Klipspringer to bring along other people to the party.He hangs up on him.He tells him not to come to the funeral.He accuses Klipspringer of killing Gatsby.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What information about the funeral surprises the “owl-eyed” man?
that Gatsby's father arrived
that the funeral is not followed by a party
that none of Gatsby’s party guests are in attendance
that it is held so long after Gatsby's death
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Nick decide to do at the end of the novel?try to make the best of living in New Yorkgo back westtry to rekindle his friendship with the Buchanansmarry Jordan
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why didn't Wolfsheim choose to attend the funeral?
he said he had important business and couldn't get mixed up in it
he said he was already out of town and couldn't return in time
he said he was sick and couldn't be there
he said it's a shame, but he never liked Gatsby
- 14. Multiple Choice
What happens with Nick and Jordan’s relationship at the end of the novel?
it ends after Nick sees she's just like Tom and Daisy
it ends when Jordan refuses to see Nick anymore
they decided to get married
they get into a big fight and she leaves him
- 15. Multiple Choice
In the beginning of the book, Nick didn’t count himself as an “Easterner.” How does he feel about the East now?
he becomes disillusioned with the East and moves back to the Midwest
he loves the East but moves back with his family
he is upset over the death of Gatsby and the loss of his cousin so he moves home
he enjoyed his time away from home and decides to stay in New York
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is it that made Gatsby great?
his hope and capacity to dream
his large personal fortune he's earned
his dedication to rekindling a lost love
his outstanding business sense
- 17. Multiple Choice
How does Gatsby’s funeral reinforce the actual position that Gatsby attains in society?
he was never accepted by the rich even though he had money and threw parties for them
he was accepted by a selfish group of people who wouldn't lift a finger to help a fellow human being
he wanted to become a part of the middle class but was too wealthy to do nit
he wanted to show he was good enough, but no one would listen to him
- 18. Multiple Choice
Give the best example of how Daisy was able to live above the laws that govern the poor.
she kills Myrtle and gets away with it
she defrauds Gatsby and he allows it because he loves her
she is forced to give up her beautiful home in East Egg and move away
she is arrested for Myrtle's murder but never sentenced to prison
- 19. Multiple Choice
Who are the people who attend Gatsby's funeral?
Nick and Mr. Gatz
Nick, Tom, and Daisy
Nick, Mr. Gatz, Owl-Eyes, some servants, and the gardener
Nick, Mr. Gatz, the minister, and Owl-Eyes
- 20. Multiple Choice
Mr. Gatz shows Nick a copy of the book "Hopalong Cassidy" that used to belong to James (Gatsby) when he was a boy. What were the two things Gatsby had written down inside the back cover?
The word Daisy and a list of general resolves
A daily schedule and a list of general resolves
A newspaper with the name Gatsby and the name Daisy
A clipping from a Sears Roebuck catalog and the name Dan Cody
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