Great Gatsby Ch 5 questions

What does Gatsby suggest that Nick do before the meeting with he and Daisy takes place?

• get some better decorations around the house

• get the lawn cut

• go out and get fitted for an expensive suit to wear

• by assortments of tea and cake

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When Nick brings Daisy to the front door, where has Gatsby gone?

• he has run away back to his house out of embarrassment

• he circled around Nick's home and appeared at the front door

• he's in the kitchen preparing tea

• he's hiding in the hallway out of embarrassment

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Describe the meeting between Daisy and Gatsby.

• Daisy did not recognize him. He was embarrassed and tried to leave, but Nick stopped him.

• It was initially very awkward. Gatsby was extremely nervous. They became more at ease as they talked.

• Daisy was upset with Nick for not warning her. She did not want to see Gatsby and left as soon as her chauffeur returned.

• It was love at first sight for both of them. They wandered off into the living room and left Nick alone in the kitchen.

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What item does Gatsby almost break on Nick's mantle?

• an urn

• a porcelain sculpture

• a picture of his family

• a clock

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How long did it take Gatsby to earn the money to buy his mansion?

• three years

• eleven months

• two years

• fifteen days

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When Gatsby, Daisy, and Nick are in Gatsby's mansion, why does Daisy begin crying?

• She knows a relationship between she and Gatsby could never work out.

• She's so happy to know that Gatsby still loves her that she can't help but cry.

• She does't know what to do about her unhappy marriage.

• She's never seen such beautiful shirts before.

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What had the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby?

• it was clear to land the hydroplane

• it was safe for him and his guests to go swimming

• it stood for his vision of his enchanted future with Daisy

• it was a tribute to his companions who had died in the war

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What does this line from the book mean? "The vitality of his illusion had gone beyond Daisy - beyond everything."

• He was so energized, he was becoming a maniac.

• The meeting was not as good as he had fantasized, and he was very disappointed.

• He was mentally unstable and unable to cope with reality.

• He had, through his years of dreaming, made her larger-than-life.

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Gatsby comes to Nick's house before Daisy shows up.  How is he behaving?

• Cocky and confident
• Nervous and jumpy
• Indifferent
• Joyful and upbeat

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What does Gatsby offer Nick in exchange for inviting Daisy Buchanan to his house for tea?

• One of his cars

• A ride in his yacht

• An opportunity to make some money

• An introduction to Meyer Wolfsheim

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