The Great Gatsby

Which character is related to Nick?

• Tom
• Daisy
• Myrtle
• Jordan

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The eyes on the billboard first described in chapter two are symbols for what?

• a picture of God brooding over the evils of the human race
• the bankruptcy of an optomotrist
• the unfulfilled dreams of those who live in the valley of ashes
• literally only an old billboard ad for an eye doctor

Why does Gatsby stop throwing parties?

• he's running out of money, and needs to retain some now that he and Daisy are together
• he's tired of being taken advantage of; he'd rather spend the money on Daisy
• he's been reunited with Daisy, and she didn't enjoy the party
• he doesn't want the gossip about him to swell

Why does Gatsby give huge parties?

• he has a lot of friends
• he doesn't like to be alone
• he likes to spend mone
• he hopes to find Daisy

When Myrtle sees Jordan with Tom, she thinks Jordan is

• his wife
• another mistress
• his sister
• a casual friend

George Wilson finds out who owns the yellow car through

• its registration
• Daisy
• Tom
• the police

In a nod to how Nick describes Jordan at the beginning of the book, what word does Nick use to describe Tom and Daisy at the end?

• gorgeous
• corrupt
• lazy
• careless

Why does Nick return West after Gatsby's death?

• His father's funeral
• He wants to change jobs
• He is disgusted with everyone in the East
• Business prospect

Why doesn't Gatsby leave the East after Nick informs him the authorities know his car killed Myrtle?

• He wants to go to jail, hoping Daisy will sympathize with his plight
• He wants to both protect Daisy, and wait to see what she will do
• He recognizes the class differences between the Wilson's and himself and thinks they would be powerless in a court of law
• He thinks he has enough power and wealth to pay off the police

Which of the following statements best explains the significance of Gatsby's shirts in chapter 5?

• By throwing his shirts around the room, Gatsby rejects his wealth in front of Daisy clearly showing her what she means to him
• When Daisy sees the brightly colored shirts, she realizes that Tom is too stuffy and proper for her
• When Daisy sees the shirts, she is overcome both by extravagant materialism and a realization that Gatsby also could have given her wealth and security
• By throwing his shirts around the room, Gatsby proves that he has more money than Nick