The Great Gatsby: Chapters 1-3 Quiz

What is "special" about Nick's invitation to Gatsby's party?

• Nick received his invitation by special delivery
• Nick's invitation was hand written
• Nick seems to be the one of only a few people actually invited to the party.
• Nick is not famous or wealthy, so did not expect to be invited

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Who does Nick run into at Gatsby's party?

• Tom Buchanan
• Daisy Buchanan
• Jordan Baker
• All of the above

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Why is Jay Gatsby so famous?

• He throws elaborate parties.

• He is the town's mayor.

• He is a war hero.

• He supports local charities

Who says, "I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known"

• Gatsby
• Nick
• Jordan Baker
• Daisy Buchanan

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What happened to the girl who tore her dress the last time she was at Gatsby's?

• She showed up wearing the same dress a second time
• She got in an argument with her husband
• Gatsby bought her a new one
• She drank too much and passed out

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Who says, "And I like large parties. They're so intimate. At small parties there isn't any privacy."

• Daisy Buchanan
• Nick
• Gatsby
• Jordan Baker

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Why is Owl Eyes so surprised with Gatsby's library?

• The shelves are made of oak
• The pages of the books are cut
• The books are real
• Gatsby has volume 1 of Stoddard's Lectures

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Why is Nick momentarily embarrassed at the party?

• He doesn't recognize Jordan immediately
• He speaks to a man he does not know is Gatsby
• He feels very poor among the other guests
• Gatsby did not expect him to actually attend the party

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At the party, whom does Gatsby call aside for a private conversation?

• Jordan Baker
• Nick
• Daisy Buchanan
• Myrtle

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Which statement best describes a reaction Nick has to Gatsby?

• He thinks Gatsby seems decadent and self-indulgent
• He is impressed by Gatsby's smile and think he seems very genuine
• He is surprised by how informally Gatsby speaks to everyone
• He is disgusted by how drunk and rude Gatsby is

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