The Great Gatsby, Chapter 6

What does Tom accuse Gatsby of being?

• A cheater

• A bootlegger

• A thief

• A fake friend

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Gatsby's parents were rich.

• True

• False

How did Dan Cody acquire his wealth?

• thievery 
• working as a surgeon
• mining copper
• inheritance

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How many years did Gatsby spend with Dan Cody?

• 4 years
• 3 years
• 7 years
• 5 years

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Nick tells Gatsby that he cannot repeat the past. How does he respond to this?

• "Of course you can, old sport."

• "I know that, old sport."

• "I'm not trying to, old sport."

• "That's ridiculous, old sport, I know you can."

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On page 109, Gatsby is concerned that Daisy does not like something. What does he think she does not like?

• Himself (Gatsby)
• Tom
• Her dress
• The party

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What is the true reason Gatsby changes his name?

• He absolutely hates his given name.

• He wishes to reinvent himself and not follow his parent's path.

• He wanted to show everyone that he was independent.

• He thought a new name would give him a higher social status.

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How does Gatsby reveal his lack of social graces to Tom?

• He accepts an insincere dinner invitation.

• He gets drunk.

• He yells at a crippled old man.

• He mixes soda in his champagne.

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Where was Gatsby born?

• A New York slum

• A farm in North Dakota

• San Francisco

• His birthplace is never revealed

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What is Gatsby's real name?

• Jim Gatsby

• James Gatz

• Jay Gatz

• John Gatsby

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