When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?

"I hope she's a beautiful little fool."

"She acts just like her father!"

"I suppose she talks--and eats, and everything."

How is Gatsby introduced into the novel?

He is mentioned in a conversation between Nick and Jordan. Later Nick sees himon the lawn in the moonlight.

Everyone talks about him at the party, but no one sees him. Later Nick sees himwith Daisy.

Jordan tells Daisy about Tom's affair, and Daisy meets Gatsby to begin an affairof her own to get even with Tom.

1. How does the narrator describe Gatsby?

Gatsby had an extraordinary gift for hope, and a romantic readiness.

Gatsby was brilliant, although somewhat smug and self-centered.

Gatsby was a big, hulking brute of a man.

Gatsby was self-assured and showed boundless enthusiasm about most topics.

What is the “valley of ashes”?

A barren, lower-middle class area separating East Egg from West Egg.

An area in East Egg where a fire had been many years ago.

An imaginary place used as a metaphor for Gatsby’s loneliness

What are the “eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg”?

An illustration on a billboard overlooking the valley of ashes

Seeing eye dogs that the doctor trains fro the Association of the Blind

A group of security guards who monitor the doctor’s home and offices

A new kind of contact lens that the doctor has just developed

Who are Myrtle and George Wilson?

Myrtle is Tom’s mistress. George is Myrtle’s husband.

Myrtle is Tom’s cousin. George is her son.

George is Tom’s business partner. Myrtle is George’s wife.

They are the caretakers of Tom’s estate.

Where do Tom, Nick and Myrtle go in chapter 2?

The apartment Tom rents and always takes his mistress to

The dealer where Tom bought his last car

Identify Catherine and Mr. and Mrs. McKee.

Catherine is Myrtle’s sister. The McKees live downstairs in the apartment complex

Catherine is Nick’s secretary. Mrs. McKee is her sister, and Mr. McKee is her brother-in-law

Catherine is Tom’s cousin. The McKees are the apartment managers

Catherine is Mrs. McKee’s best friend. The McKees are old neighbors of Myrtle’s

What does Mr. McKee tell Nick about Gatsby?

Gatsby is the nephew of Kaiser Wilhelm

Gatsby is the son of a Texas oil tycoon

Gatsby has recently been released from a mental hospital

Gatsby donated half a million dollars to an orphanage in his hometown

What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?

She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently.

She had to do something to get away from her abusive parents.

She did it to spite George’s former girlfriend

She didn’t think she would ever find a husband, and she was grateful to him for asking her

What did Tom do to Myrtle when she mentioned Daisy’s name?

He laughed and called her a jealous fool

He taunted her and repeated Daisy’s name several times more

He ignored her and went on with his conversation with Nick

Which one of these does not represent Gatsby's Wealth?

Spending on flashy, extravagant things

What kind of people come to Gatsby's parties?

The newly rick, famous, and their friends

Scholars and intellectuals from area universities

Mostly Gatsby's business associates

Why did Nick Carraway go to the party in chapter 3?

Gatsby sent him a direct invitation

He went as Jordan Baker's escort

He thought he could sneak in without being noticed

How does Nick meet Gatsby?

Nick asks a man he is talking to where Gatsby is and discovers that he is talking to Gatsby

Gatsby greets all of his guests in a receiving line

They met when Nick wandered into the library where Gatsby was reading

Which is not one of the stores about Gatsby?

He inheried his money from his mother, a French baroness

He was in the American army during the war

Describe Nick's relationship with Jordan in chapter 3?

They are beginning to get friendly.

They fell in love at first sight.

They are just golfing partners.

He is the "border" who always semms to be at Gatsby's house.

He is Gatsby's financial advisor.

He is one of the Gatsby's cousings from Germany.

What does Gatsby tell Nick about himself?

Educated at Oxford, inherited his money from family, received metals in the war

Never finished high school, boatswains mate during war, married twice.

Degree from University of Pennsylvania, not drafted due to his vision, money made in theater

Dropped out of college for army, wanted a career in military, inherited money from wife

What "matter" did Gatsby have Jordan Baker discuss with Nick?

Gatsby wanted Nick to arrangea luncheon meeting between himself and Daisy

Gatsby had a business dearl he wanted to include Nick in on it.

Gatsby had a cousin who was coming to stay for a month, and waited Nick to be her escort.

Gatsby wanted to invite Nick and Jordan to go on a golf vacation to Europe.

Who is Mr. Wolfshiem?

Racketeer and business associate of Gatsby's. Fixed the 1919 World Series Game

Owns a restaurant, arranged for a mob mans murder.

Jordan Baker's coach and manager. He thinks Jordan is spending too much time with Nick

President of a company where Nick works. Wants Gatsby as a real estate partner.

What does Mr. Wolfshiem tell Nick about Gatsby?

Gatsby was the kind of man to take home to meet your mother and sister

Gatsby was dangerous and should never be trusted

Gatsby was on the verge of bankruptcy because of bad investments

Gatsby was thinking of getting into politics

What does Jordan tell Nick about Daisy, Gatsby and Tom?

Daisy and Gatsby had a relationship in the past. Her parents wouldn't allow her to marry him. Instead she married Tom.

They all grew up together. Tom and Gatsby were best friends. Gatsby doesn't want Daisy and Tom at his parties.

Gatsby knows Tom through business dealings. Just met Daisy and wants to know more.

Daisy and Gatsby have been seeing each other for a long time. Gatsby offer Tom a large sum of money to divorce.

Describe the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy?

Awkward in the beginning. Gatsby nervous. They become more at ease.

Daisy didn't recognize him. Gatsby was embarrassed and tried to leave, but Nick stopped him.

Daisy was upset with Nick. She didn't want to see Gatsby and she left.

Love at first sight. They left Nick and wondered off into the living room.

What did Gatsby do to impress Daisy?

He showed her his house and elegant clothes.

He gave her a pearl necklace worth $500,000

He took her for a ride in his hydroplane.

He showed her the love loetters he had written her, but never sent.

What had the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby?

It stood for his vision of his future with Daisy.

It was clear to land the hydroplane

It was safe for him and his guests to go swimming.

It was a tribute to his companions who had dies in the war.

What does this line from the book mean? "The vitality of his illusion had gone beyond Daisy beyond everything?"

He had, through his years of dreaming, made her larger-than-life.

He was so energized he was becoming manic.

The meeting was not as good as he had fantasized, and he was very disappointed.

He was mentally unstable and unable to cope with reality.

What is Gatsby's real name and where is he from?

He is James Gatz from North Dakota

He is Floyd Jay Geisinger from Nevada

He is Jaime Garcia from California

He is Jason Gatsboukian from Illinois

What did Dan Cody do for Gatsby?

He educated Gatsby about money and people who have it.

He introduced Gatsby to Daisy on his yacht.

He lent Gatsby money for his early business ventures.

He left Gatsby a fleet of yachts when he died

What is Daisy's opinion of Gatsby's party and how does it affect him?

Doesn't like it, Gatsby becomes depressed

Like it immensely, helps arrange the next party

Doesn't like it, Gatsby becomes angry and vows not to see her again.

She somewhat likes it, he asks her to attend more before she gives her opinion.

What does Gatsby want from Daisy?

He wants her to leave Tom for him to show her unfailing love.

Wants her to say she never loved him (Gatsby), so he can be free of her ghost

He wants to stay friends by not get romantically involved.

He wants her to stay married to Tom and have an affair with him

What was Gatsby's reaction to Daisy's child?

He says he has always dreamed of having children.

He backs away, saying that he is uncomfortable around children.

He hugs the child and says she looks just like Daisy.

What did Wilson do to Myrtle? Why?

He locked her in her room. He suspects she is having an affair.

He took her to the hospital to fix her nose. He says he loves her and forgives her.

He beats her is a jealous rage. Overheard her talking to her sister about Tom.

Gave her flowers and promised to be a better husband. Worried she will leave her.

Why do Tom, Daisy, Jordan, Nick and Gatsby drive into the city on such a hot afternoon?

Daisy wants to avoid confrontation and get away from her problems.

They have tickets to a Broadway matinee.

Gatsby offers to take them out in the ocean on his yacht.

Nick knows of a hotel that specialized in icy cold baths.

What does Gatsby think about Daisy's relationship with Tom?

He believes Daisy never loved Tom.

He thinks Daisy will do anything to hurt Tom because he has cheated on her.

He believes that she once loved Tom, but doesn't anymore.

She is afraid Tom will get violent. She thinks she is safer with Gatsby.

What is Daisy's reaction to both men in chapter 7?

Wants to escape with Gatsby, but needs Tom because he is like her.

Realizes Gatsby is a fraud and decides to stay with Tom.

Thinks they are both self-centered fools, and doesn't want either.

She is afraid that Tom will get violent. She thinks she is safer with Gatsby?

What happens on the way home from New York?

Daisy hits Myrtle Wilson driving Gatsby's car, but keeps driving.

Nick and Jordan argue and Nick takes the train home.

Tom realizes he loves daisy and stops at the garage to end the affair with Myrtle.

Gatsby is speeding, is stopped by the police and arrested for drunk driving.

Which of theses statements about other characters' reactions to Myrtle's death?

Tom's first instinct is to protect himself. Later he cries.

Wilson thinks she deserved it for cheating on him.

Nick is not interested because he hardly knows her.

Gatsby thinks he can make up for it by paying Wilson a lot of money.

How are Daisy and Tom alike?

They are both careless, and don't take responsibility for their actions.

They are both arrogant and domineering.

They are both consumed with jealousy.

They are both unhappy, but too scared to do anything about it.

What does Gatsby tell Nick about his past with Daisy?

He fell in love with her and lied about his financial status to impress her.

He knew right away that Daisy only loved him for his money, but she was so lovely and charming that he didn’t care.

He was already married when he met Daisy. He was planning to get a divorce after the war so he could marry her.

He knew Daisy was rich, and he wanted to be in control of her fortune.

The Great Gatsby

Authored by Amy Rumpke

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From where did the narrator come and why?

From France to establish a vineyard in New York

From the south to become an actor on Broadway

From the northwest to be a fashion designer

From the Midwest to study the bond business

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Describe the narrator's house.

It is one of the largest on the island, made of brick and surrounded by gardens.

It is a renovated carriage house on the grounds of one of the mansions.

It is a weatherbeaten bungalow squeezed between the mansions.

It is roomy, but not too large for one person, with a gazebo and a boathouse.

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Describe the Buchanan's house.

It is a formal and traditional colonial Georgian mansion.

It is low and modernistic, designed to blend in with the scenery.

It is a replica of a Spanish hacienda, with a central garden and fountains.

It is palatial, although in a state of disrepair.

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How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?

Nick and Tom served in the war together. He met Daisy at their wedding.

Nick and Daisy went to school together. Daisy was dating Tom.

He met them through a friend of his parents in Chicago.

Daisy and Nick are cousins. Nick and Tom knew each other from school.

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Describe Tom. What is our impression of him in Chapter 1?

He is short and fat and jolly.

He has an athletic build and an arrogant attitude. He is an old-money snob.

He is tall and slender. He is a grumpy middle-aged man.

He has a medium build and is balding. He is easy-going and pleasant.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What kind of person is Daisy?

Daisy is flighty and very superficial.

Daisy is an intellectual.

Daisy is a down-to-earth, sweet, naive young woman.

Daisy is just plain mean.

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What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom in Chapter 1?

Tom is terminally ill.

Tom is in trouble with the police.

Tom is connected with criminals.

Tom is having an affair.

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