The Great Gatsby, Chapter 5

When Nick returns to West Egg after his trip into the city, what is unusual about Gatsby's house?

• It's lit up from tower to cellar.

• It is full of party guests but everyone is very quiet.

• It is decorated with streamers and confetti.

• It's being painted white.

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How many years has it been since Gatsby and Daisy have seen each other?

• 10 years
• 5 years
• 20 years
• 3 years

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What does Gatsby almost break during the first nervous moments of being reunited with Daisy?

• The mantlepiece clock
• Nick's china tea cup
• The arm of the chair
• An ornament on the mantlepiece

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What does Daisy say is the reason for her crying in this chapter?

• The beauty of Gatsby's shirts

• The size of Gatsby's house

• The way that Gatsby has changed

• The realization that she married the wrong man

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What does Gatsby get Klipspringer to do for his guests?

• Fetch them drinks.

• Play music on the organ for them to dance to.

• Play music on the cello for them to dance to.

• Recite a poem.

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What can the reader infer as to why Fitzgerald would use a paradox in the following statement?

I tried to go then, but they wouldn't hear of it; perhaps my presence made them feel more satisfactorily alone. (Pg. 94)

• To show the reader that Nick is the main character and he is to be in each scene.

• To show the reader that Nick brought about comic relief to the story whenever Daisy and Gatsby were together.

• To show the reader that Nick felt less guilty as long as he was there with Daisy and Gatsby.

• To show the reader that Daisy and Gatsby used Nick's presence as a way to keep them from feeling guilty.

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Why is Gatsby nervous when he meets Nick outside his house?

• He is eager for Nick to arrange a meeting with Daisy and anxious to know if he will do it.

• He is waiting for a “shipment” and wants to talk to Nick about a possible job offer.

• He is worried that he has offended Nick by encroaching on Nick's date with Jordan.

• He has just killed someone and needs Nick's help to bury the body.

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How does Nick feel about Gatsby’s offer to compensate him for his help by hiring him?

• Nick is angry because he knows Gatsby is involved in illegal activities.

• Nick is offended that Gatsby is offering to pay him for his help.

• Nick appreciates the offer, but regretfully declines.

• Nick is overjoyed because he hates his current job.

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Gatsby comes to Nick's house before Daisy shows up.  How is he behaving?

• Cocky and confident
• Nervous and jumpy
• Indifferent
• Joyful and upbeat

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What TWO things does Gatsby send to Nick's house before the tea date?

• Champagne

• An orchestra

• Someone to cut his grass

• Cupcakes

• Flowers

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