Gatsby ch 1

1. How does the narrator describe Gatsby?

• Gatsby was brilliant, although somewhat smug and self-centered.
• Gatsby had an extraordinary gift for hope, and a romantic readiness.
• Gatsby was a big, hulking brute of a man.
• Gatsby was self-assured and showed boundless enthusiasm about most topics.

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From where did the narrator come and why?

• From France to establish a vineyard in New York
• From the south to become an actor on Broadway
• From the northwest to be a fashion designer
• From the Midwest to study the bond business

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How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?

• Nick and Tom served in the war together. He met Daisy at their wedding.
• Nick and Daisy went to school together. Daisy was dating Tom.
• He met them through a friend of his parents in Chicago.
• Daisy and Nick are cousins. Nick and Tom knew each other from school.

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What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom?

• Tom is terminally ill.
• Tom is in trouble with the police.
• Tom is connected with criminals.
• Tom is having an affair.

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When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?

• "She acts just like her father!"
• "I hope she's a beautiful little fool."
• "I suppose she talks--and eats, and everything."
• "I wish I had never had her."

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Where do Tom and Daisy live?

• West Egg
• East Egg
• North Egg

Where does Nick live?

• West Egg
• East Egg
• New York City

Who is Jordan Baker

• A professional golfer and friend of Daisy's
• A woman Nick is in love with and is surprised to see
• Tom Buchanan's sister
• The woman Tom Buchanan may be having an affair with

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What does Daisy tell Nick a story about?

• her wedding

• when she found out about Tom's affair

• Jordan's latest golf match

• the butler's nose

What is Gatsby doing at the end of the chapter, and what does Nick notice in the distance?

• His arms were stretched out towards the water, trembling; a green light at the end of a dock

• He was walking towards Nick's house; a car coming into Gatsby's driveway

• He was standing by the water with his head down; a green light moving on the water

• He was getting into his car; a car was coming into Gatsby's driveway