The Great Gatsby Chapter 9 Reading Check

What did Catherine tell the coroner about her sister's affair?

• It had recently started.
• It was with Gatsby rather than Tom.
• She hadn't had an affair.
• The affair was over at the time of the accident.

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Where did Tom and Daisy Buchanan go?

• Chicago
• Gatsby's funeral
• We don't know.
• France

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What word best describes Mr. Gatz's feelings about his son?

• proud
• resentful
• devastated
• bewildered

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Did Nick consider Gatsby a friend?

• yes
• no

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What did Klipspringer call Gatsby's house for?

• funeral details
• to express his condolences
• a pair of shoes
• his piano

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Mr. 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.

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Based on the "bad driver" metaphor, who does Jordan feel is the "bad driver" in her life?

• Nick
• Daisy
• her aunt
• Tom

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How does Nick refer to Tom and Daisy at the end of the book?

• arrogant
• deceitful
• careless
• disgraceful

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