The Great Gatsby, Chapter 2

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Why does Myrtle regret marrying her husband, Wilson?

• Because he is violent
• Because he is poor
• Because she loved someone else
• Because he doesn't love her

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In New York City, Tom keeps his affair a secret from everyone.

• True

• False

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Which word does not describe Tom Buchanan? 

• Arrogant
• Selfish
• Jovial
• Inconsiderate

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