The Great Gatsby, Chapter 2
Authored by Emily Houdersheldt
English
10th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the “Valley of Ashes”?
An area in East Egg where a fire had been many years ago.
A barren area separating East & West Egg from New York City.
An industrial zone the train doesn't even stop at.
An imaginary place used as a metaphor for Gatsby’s loneliness.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Mrs. Wilson get Tom to buy her while she’s out with Tom and Nick?
sandwiches for lunch
a dog
a new dress
cuff links for Tom
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify Catherine and Mr. and Mrs. McKee.
Catherine is Nick’s secretary. Mrs. McKee is her sister, and Mr. McKee is her brother-in-law
Catherine is Myrtle’s sister. The McKees live downstairs in the apartment complex
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
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Mr. McKee tell Nick about Gatsby?
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.
Gatsby is the nephew of Kaiser Wilhelm.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.W.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?
She had to do something to get away from her abusive parents.
She did it to spite George’s former girlfriend.
She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently.
She didn’t think she would ever find a husband, and she was grateful to him for asking her.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Tom do to Myrtle when she mentioned Daisy’s name?
He hit her and broke her nose.
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.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.W.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is Myrtle trying to build her status on the social class ladder? (Select all that apply)
By using Tom's wealth to get what she wants.
By buying expensive clothing and other things.
By changing her behavior around Tom when dealing with other people.
By working hard in her husband's business.
By plotting to kill Daisy so she can marry Tom.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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