The Great Gatsby: Chapter 5

Why is Gatsby nervous when he meets Nick outside his house?

• He is eager for Nick to arrange a meeting with Daisy.

• He is waiting for a “shipment.”

• He is worried that he has offended Nick.

• He has just killed someone.

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What happens before Gatsby meets Daisy that makes him so anxious?

• His mother arrives in town.

• Daisy cancels their meeting.

• It rains.

• Nick catches the flu.

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How does Nick feel about Gatsby’s offer to compensate him for his help by hiring him?

• Nick is concerned that the work will be illegal.

• Nick is offended that Gatsby is offering to pay him for his help.

• Nick appreciates the offer, but regretfully declines.

• Nick is overjoyed because he hates his current job.

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What does Gatsby show Daisy that makes her cry?

• His unsent letters to her from the war

• A picture of his mother

• His collection of nice shirts

• A picture of his child

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Why does Nick decide to leave Gatsby’s mansion?

• He has a date with Jordan.

• He feels Gatsby and Daisy have forgotten him anyway.

• He doesn’t like the songs that Klipspringer is playing.

• Gatsby makes a derogatory joke about Nick’s parents.

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