Great Gatsby Chapters 2-4

Why does Tom hit Myrtle at his apartment in New York City?

• because she refuses to see him anymore

• because she asks him to divorce his wife

• because she taunts him about Daisy

• because she flirts with Nick

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Where is Gatsby's mansion located?

• East Egg

• Park Avenue

• West Egg

• Brooklyn

Which woman is Tom's mistress?

• Daisy

• Catherine

• Myrtle

• Jordan

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How can Gatsby's "guests" be described?

• rowdy and uninvited

• rowdy and respectful

• disrespectful and invited

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(4) Wolfsheim is a shady businessman who wears cufflinks made out of...

• human molars

• human hair

• teeth from leopards

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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 is the "owl-eyed" man?

• A friend of Jordan's who thinks he is her boyfriend
• A man who seems to be Gatsby's servant
• A neighbor of Gatsby's
• The man Nick encounters in Gatsby's library

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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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