The Great Gatsby Chapter 2

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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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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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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What did Tom do to Myrtle when she mentioned Daisy’s name?

• He hit her and broke her nose
• He laughed and called her a jealous fool
• He taunted her and repeated Daisy’s name several times more
• He ignored her and went on with his conversation with Nick

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What is the "valley of ashes"?

• a barren area between West Egg and the East River filled with ashes

• the ravine near West Egg

• another name for all of Long Island

• a metaphor for wasted lives

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Who lives in the "valley of ashes"?

• Tom Buchanan

• Nick Carroway

• George and Myrtle Wilson

• The McKees

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Who is Tom's mistress?

• Catherine

• Myrtle

• Daisy

• Lula

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How does Myrtle's demeanor change when she changes clothes in the New York City apartment?

• She becomes quiet and sweet

• She acts intelligent

• She is thankful for the new clothes

• She shows hauteur and tries to act wealthy

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According to Catherine, why doesn't Tom divorce Daisy?

• because Daisy's Catholic

• because she had a prenuptial agreement and would get his fortune

• because Tom secretly wants two wives

• because Myrtle is Catholic

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What type of party do Myrtle and Tom host in the apartment?

• small gathering with plenty of booze

• they don't have a party

• a birthday party

• a party for everyone on their floor

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