The Great Gatsby Chapter 3

Who is the "owl-eyed" man?

• A friend of Jordan's who thinks he is her boyfriend
• A man who seems to be Gatsby's servant
• A neighbor of Gatsby's
• The man Nick encounters in Gatsby's library

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What is "special" about Nick's invitation to Gatsby's party?

• Nick received his invitation by special delivery
• Nick's invitation was hand written
• Nick seems to be the one of only a few people actually invited to the party.
• Nick is not famous or wealthy, so did not expect to be invited

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Why is Nick momentarily embarrassed at the party?

• He doesn't recognize Jordan immediately
• He speaks to a man he does not know is Gatsby
• He feels very poor among the other guests
• Gatsby did not expect him to actually attend the party

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Which statement best describes a reaction Nick has to Gatsby?

• He thinks Gatsby seems decadent and self-indulgent
• He is impressed by Gatsby's smile and think he seems very genuine
• He is surprised by how informally Gatsby speaks to everyone
• He is disgusted by how drunk and rude Gatsby is

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Which is not a rumor Nick overhears about Gatsby?

• He is a bootlegger
• He is a German spy
• He is related to the president
• He once killed a man

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What does Nick think of Jordan?

• He thinks she is genuine and caring
• He thinks she has integrity and is trustworthy
• He thinks she is incurably dishonest
• He thinks she would be a wonderful wife

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What irony does Nick notice at Gatsby's party?

• Although the party is rowdy and most people are drunk, Gatsby is reserved and never drinks alcohol.
• Although many people are gossiping about him, Gatsby brags about the great number of close friends he has. 
• Although his house is huge and opulent, Gatsby laments that his house is too small for him.
• All of his guests are wealthy and/or famous, but Gatsby has done nothing remarkable in his life.

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What do Gatsby and Nick plan to do the morning after the party?

• They plan to go into New York to visit Myrtle at her apartment.
• They plan to visit Jordan at her aunt's house
• They plan to go up in the hydroplane
• They plan to take Gatsby's boat out into the bay

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What does Nick wear to Gatsby's party?

• A tuxedo
• A white flannel suit
• Informal clothes – a shirt and pants
• A dark suit

How do many guests arrive at Gatsby's party?

• By boat
• In a car provided by Gatsby
• They walk
• By train