The Great Gatsby: Chapters 8-9

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Why does Gatsby not want to leave Daisy after the accident?
His called the cops on her and he doesn't want her to escape
He is afraid George Wilson will come after her
He wants to spend time with her
Because he loves her and wants to make sure Tom doesn't hurt her
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CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What advice does Nick give Gatsby?
To kill Tom Buchanan
To run away with Daisy and be happy
Nick tells Gatsby that he should just forget about Daisy and leave for his own well being
To buy Daisy expensive gifts
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CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Why did Gatsby return to Louisville with the last of his army pay?
He wanted to stay in Louisville
To visit his parents
He was leaving the country
He wanted to relive the moment he met Daisy and their romance
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CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How does George Wilson know Myrtle was having an affair?
He saw Myrtle and Tom kissing
He finds an expensive dog collar and leash and they do not own a dog
Gatsby told him
Myrtle and Tom confess to the affair
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Who shot and killed Gatsby?
Tom Buchanan
George Wilson
Daisy Buchanan
The gardener
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CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.W.11-12.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Why did George shoot Gatsby?
Tom payed him to do it
He was convinced that he ran over and killed Myrtle
It was an accident
George did not like him
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CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.W.11-12.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Why did Gatsby tell the gardener not to drain the pool?
He wanted to take a swim
He was going to throw a party
He liked seeing the pool filled
He was going to give the gardener the day off
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CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.W.8.9A
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