What shocking and violent incident occurs at the party with the McKees?

Myrtle’s sister Catherine jumps out the window

Which description best describes Daisy’s personality?

Daisy is very superficial and self-centered

Daisy is a down-to-earth young woman

Daisy is cruel and mean spirited

How does Gatsby prove to Nick that his life story is the truth?

He shows Nick a photo from Oxford and a war medal

He takes Nick on a trip to Oxford

He gives Nick a large sum of money to keep his mouth shut

He invites Nick to dinner at Dan Cody’s house

How does the weather reflect the mood during the tea party Nick hosts for Daisy?

It pours rain when they first reunite, then the sun shines once they reconnect

The broiling heat represents Gatsby’s and Daisy’s passion for each other

The first chill of Autumn foreshadows Daisy’s infidelity

The sun shines when they meet, but it rains when they realize they cannot be together

What is deeply ironic about Tom’s statement, “I may be old-fashioned in my ideas, but women run around too much these days to suit me”?

Daisy hasn’t been running around

What is Gatsby expecting of Daisy that prompts Nick to warn him, “I wouldn’t ask too much of her…you can’t repeat the past”?

He wants Daisy to say that she never loved Tom

He wants Daisy to help him build a time machine

He wants Daisy to move back to Louisiana

He wants Daisy to abandon her child

After the confrontation in the city, why does Tom feel comfortable letting Daisy leave with Gatsby?

He knows Daisy will never leave him

He is powerless to stop Daisy from doing what she wants

He allows them to have one final private moment together

What does Gatsby’s father reveal about Gatsby’s character?

Gatsby was a meticulous planner and had great ambition

Gatsby was an immoral person who would do anything to get what he wanted

Gatsby was a shy and quiet little boy who almost never spoke

Gatsby was often prone to lying and being deceitful, even to his close friends

What is the ironic implication of only a few people attending Gatsby’s funeral?

Despite his wealth and popular parties, he had a poor man’s funeral with few attendants

Although well loved, few people found the funeral to be very interesting

Even in death, Gatsby’s rich lavish tastes were apparent in his funeral arrangements

Despite his attempt to achieve his dream, he ultimately died a poor man

What conflicting views does Nick hold simultaneously about Gatsby?

He admires his gift of hope and romance but dislikes his illegal activities

He dislikes his gaudy suits and house but enjoys his outrageous parties

He is disgusted by his dishonesty yet still admires his immense wealth

He is envious of Gatsby’s charm and good looks, but hates his dishonesty

What aspect of wealth does the Valley of Ashes represent?

The lavish spending by the rich

At the end of the story, why does Nick decide to go back West?

He is disgusted by the moral corruption as a result of money

He wanted to return to school in order to pursue a new career

He wanted to reunite with his own family

He is too upset with Gatsby’s death to stay in the old neighborhood

In the beginning of the story, what does the reader learn about Nick’s values?

Following his father’s advice, he attempts to reserve judgment of others

He is a critical, opinionated judge of other people

He is impressed and envious of the lavish East and West Egg lifestyles

His father’s wealth allows Nick to reserve judgment of other people

The idea that Daisy, Tom and Jordan did not know how to make plans, suggests

Their money allows them to have others do their planning for them

They are ignorant and lack a formal education

They are too drunk to think straight

They are too lazy to plan anything for themselves

What effect does Tom’s “old money” upbringing have on his views?

He views the white race as superior and entitled to wealth and power

He views every person in society as equal

He does not let his traditional education affect his outlook on life

He is comfortable with Daisy forming her own opinions and views

What was the motivation behind Gatsby’s initial interest in befriending Nick?

He learned Nick was related to Daisy and wanted Nick to help him meet Daisy

He wanted to recruit Nick to be a part of his illegal activities

He knew Nick had gone to college with Tom and wanted to learn more about Tom

He wanted to buy Nick’s small house and property to add to his own yard

While at the apartment party, why does Tom hit Myrtle?

Myrtle refused to obey Tom and kept repeating Daisy’s name

Myrtle embarrassed Tom by wearing a revealing dress

Tom believed that Myrtle had been cheating on him

Myrtle wanted to break off the affair and return to her husband

How does Tom use his car to manipulate George?

He keeps the conversation going about the car in order to secretly talk to Myrtle

Since George is desperate to make money, Tom will sell it to him for a high price

As they drive into the city, he convinces George to actually buy Gatsby’s car

He offers to sell it to George so he can give it as a gift to Myrtle

What was Gatsby’s relationship with Wolfshiem?

They were engaged in illegal activities together

They were legitimate business partners

They had met during the war and remained friends when they returned home

What does Gatsby’s relationship with Wolfshiem reveal?

Gatsby may be involved with illegal activities himself

Gatsby had once considered becoming a dentist

Gatsby is naïve and easily manipulated

Gatsby refuses to drink because of Wolfshiem’s own struggles with alcohol

What is the symbolic importance of Gatsby catching the clock which fell off the mantle as he waited to meet Daisy after a five year absence?

He is trying to restart his relationship with Daisy by going back in time

The clock was a gift from Daisy

Gatsby is being respectful of Nick’s property

It reminds him of his past, before he was rich and successful

Why does Gatsby feel the need to flaunt his shirts to Daisy?

He wants to impress Daisy with his wealth

He wanted to take her on a vacation

How does Daisy’s child pose a concern for Gatsby’s dream?

The child represents an intimacy and connection between Daisy and Tom

Gatsby can no longer view Daisy as innocent

Gatsby wanted children of his own with Daisy

Gatsby does not want to be burdened with children

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What image best symbolizes the separation that exists between Gatsby and Daisy?

Gatsby’s mansion

Gatsby’s dress shirtsOption 2*

The bay (water) between their houses

The Valley of Ashes

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Nick, what is the primary difference between East Egg and West Egg?

East Egg is “old money” and West Egg is “new money”

East Egg is “new money” and West Egg is “old money”

West Egg smells worse

West Egg is farther away from the city

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Nick confused and disgusted when he leaves the Buchanans’ house at the end of Chapter 1?

He thought the dinner was gross

He didn’t like how the Buchanans treated their child

He wasn’t interested in Jordan Baker

He believes Daisy should leave Tom

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might the eyes of T.J. Eckleburg symbolize?

The idea that despite their wealth, rich people are often bored and restless

The truth about who actually killed Myrtle

The eyes of God watching over the immoral activities of the wealthy

The eyes of Gatsby as he looks back to his past and his memories of Daisy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Myrtle talk about her husband George borrowing a suit for their wedding?

She wants her new friend Nick to know how poor she is

She’s proud of her husband’s resourcefulness

She’s trying to hint that George needs some new clothes for his birthday

She resents her social class and wants to justify her immoral actions

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is ironic about Tom’s relationship with Myrtle?

Tom is willing to ignore the social class differences when it suits his needs

Tom betrayed his close friendship with George

Tom actually loves Myrtle more than he loves Daisy

Tom is willing to share his secret with Nick, despite Nick being related to Daisy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes Jordan Baker’s character?

Charming and polite

Careless and dishonest

Loud and obnoxious

Witty and friendly

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The Great Gatsby

What image best symbolizes the separation that exists between Gatsby and Daisy?

According to Nick, what is the primary difference between East Egg and West Egg?

Why is Nick confused and disgusted when he leaves the Buchanans’ house at the end of Chapter 1?

What might the eyes of T.J. Eckleburg symbolize?

Why does Myrtle talk about her husband George borrowing a suit for their wedding?

What is ironic about Tom’s relationship with Myrtle?

Which of the following best describes Jordan Baker’s character?

Which of the following best describes Tom Buchanan’s character?

Which choice best describes Gatsby’s car, clothing, and possessions?

What shocking and violent incident occurs at the party with the McKees?

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