The Great Gatsby: Chapter 6

What is Jay Gatsby's real name?

• Dan Cody

• Jaimeson Gatsby

• James Gatz

• James Cody

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

Gatsby grew up...

• wealthy in St. Louis, Missouri

• poor on a farm in North Dakota

• middle class in a suburb of Chicago

• the narrator never tells us the truth

Gatsby was supposed to inherit Dan Cody's money, but who got it instead?

• Dan Cody's only son

• Dan Cody's great nephew

• Gatsby did inherit the money - that's how he purchased his home

• Dan Cody's mistress

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.

Why did Tom attend Gatsby's party?

• To meet celebrities
• To keep an eye on Daisy
• To talk to Gatsby
• To snoop around Gatsby's house

How does Gatsby introduce Tom at his party?

• As the millionaire
• As the polo player
• As his good friend
• As his neighbour

Nick states the tone of the party in Chapter Six is different from the others. How does he describe this party?

• Honest, Kind, and Funny

• Hostile, Drunk, and Rude

• Loud, Fun, and Exhilarating

• Romantic, Loving, and Enticing

Tom adamantly wants to learn "the truth" about Gatsby. What is it he wants to know?

• how Gatsby knows his wife

• what kind of friendship he has with Nick

• how he earns his money

• how he knows Myrtle Wilson

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Which of the following best describes Tom's attitude during Gatsby's party?

• Annoyed

• Oblivious

• Cheerful

• Enraged