How is Myrtle trying to build her status on the social class ladder?

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.

Why does Tom break Myrtle's nose in chapter 2?

Because she kept talking about Daisy.

Because she talked back to him.

Because she refused to get the drinks for them.

Because he has an uncontrollable temper.

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

Nick seems to be the one of only a few people actually invited to the party.

Nick received his invitation by special delivery

Nick's invitation was hand written

Nick is not famous or wealthy, so did not expect to be invited

Why is Nick momentarily embarrassed at the party?

He speaks to a man he does not know is Gatsby

He doesn't recognize Jordan immediately

He feels very poor among the other guests

Gatsby did not expect him to actually attend the party

What do Gatsby and Nick plan to do the morning after the party?

They plan to go up in the hydroplane

They plan to go into New York to visit Myrtle at her apartment.

They plan to visit Jordan at her aunt's house

They plan to take Gatsby's boat out into the bay

What does Nick think of Jordan?

He thinks she is incurably dishonest

He thinks she is genuine and caring

He thinks she has integrity and is trustworthy

He thinks she would be a wonderful wife

What speculations about Gatsby were made by the people at the party?

Gatsby was a German spy during the war

Gatsby was in the American army during the war

What does Gatsby tell Nick about himself?

He was educated at Oxford, inherited his money from his family, and got some medals in the war.

He had never finished high school, he was a boatswains mate during the war, and he had been married twice.

He had a degree in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania, he had been draft exempt because of his vision, and he made all of his money in the theater.

He dropped out of college to go into the army, he intended to be a career military man, but inherited his money from his wife when she died unexpectedly.

Who is Mr. Wolfshiem?

He is a racketeer and a business associate of Gatsby's. He fixed the 1919 World Series.

He is the owner of Gatsby's favorite restaurant in New York. He secretly arranged to have a member of the mob murdered outside the restaurant.

He is Jordan Baker's coach and manager. He thinks Jordan is spending too much time with Nick and not enough on her golf.

He is the president of the company where Nick is working. He wants to bring Gatsby in on a new real estate deal.

What does Mr. Wolfshiem tell Nick about Gatsby?

Gatsby was the kind of man to take home to meet your mother and sister.

Gatsby was dangerous and should never be trusted.

Gatsby was on the verge of bankruptcy because of some bad investments.

Gatsby was thinking of getting into politics.

When Gatsby is pulled over by a police officer on the way to a restaurant, what happens?

The officer apologizes once he realizes that it is Mr. Gatsby.

The officer gives Gatsby a speeding ticket.

The officer arrests Gatsby because Gatsby is wanted for his underhanded dealings.

Meyer Wolfshiem pulls up behind Gatsby, and the other officer knows to leave Gatsby alone.

What can you infer about Gatsby if he is friends with Meyer Wolfsheim?

He may be involved in shady business.

That Gatsby makes no judgement and likes everyone.

Gatsby owes money to Wolfsheim.

Gatsby must be a true businessman and gentleman.

What was Meyer Wolfsheim wearing on his tie? What could this mean?

A human molar. He's not to be messed with.

A four-leaf Clover. Because he's Irish.

A dragon. Because he's the Father of Dragons.

The Great Gatsby Chapters 2-4

Authored by Brit Bell

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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, lower-middle class area separating New York from West Egg.

An industrial zone

An imaginary place used as a metaphor for Gatsby’s loneliness

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What are the “eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg”?

Seeing eye dogs that the doctor trains fro the Association of the Blind

A group of security guards who monitor the doctor’s home and offices

A new kind of contact lens that the doctor has just developed

An illustration on a billboard overlooking the valley of ashes

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Tom take Nick to meet?

. His mistress

Dr. T.J. Eckleburg

His parents

Gatsby

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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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Where do the three of them go?

Tom’s favorite restaurant

Nick’s office

The dealer where Tom bought his last car

The apartment Tom rents and always takes his mistress to

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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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30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?

Nick

Jordan

Tom

Jay Gatsby

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The Great Gatsby Chapters 2-4

What is the “valley of ashes”?

What are the “eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg”?

Who does Tom take Nick to meet?

What does Mrs. Wilson get Tom to buy her while she’s out with Tom and Nick?

Where do the three of them go?

What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?

Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?

Why does Myrtle regret marrying her husband, Wilson?

How is Myrtle trying to build her status on the social class ladder?

Why does Tom break Myrtle's nose in chapter 2?

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