Gatsby Chapter 9

Whom does Nick meet before Gatsby’s funeral?

• Gatsby's mother
• Gatsby's father
• Gatsby's estranged wife
• Gatsby's son

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Which statement best characterizes Tom’s feelings towards Gatsby’s death?

• He blames himself.
• He thinks it is unfortunate but inevitable.
• He thinks Gatsby deserved it.
• He wishes he would have been the one to die.

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What does Nick conclude about the Buchanans?

• He thinks they are spoiled and destructive.
• He thinks deep down they are sweet people.
• He pities them because they lead empty lives.
• He envies their positions and wealth.

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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.

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What does Nick consider the East to be?

• the birthplace of the American Dream
• grotesque
• overrated
• peaceful and quaint

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What does Nick discover when he tries to tell Daisy that Gatsby has been killed?

• Daisy has been arrested.

• Daisy and Tom have moved away, leaving no forwarding address.

• Tom refuses to let Nick talk to Daisy.

• Daisy is glad that Gatsby has been killed.

How 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.

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Why does Klipspringer call?

• He has heard about Gatsby's death.
• He wants to know if he can come stay at the house.
• He left his shoes and wants them sent.
• He wants to know when the funeral will be held.

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Who is Mr. Gatz?

• a party guest who has heard of Gatsby’s death
• a reporter
• a friend of Meyer Wolfsheim's
• Gatsby's father

How 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.

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