The Great Gatsby Ch. 8

What reasons does Gatsby give for Daisy’s original decision to marry Tom?

• She thought Gatsby had died in the war.
• She didn’t think Gatsby would wait for her.
• Deep down, she had always loved Tom.
• Tom has good social standing and was acceptable to her parents.

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True or False?: Daisy leaves Tom for Gatsby.

• True

• False

What realization does Nick have that Gatsby hasn't come to yet?

• Daisy is never leaving Tom - she values their social class more than love.

• Daisy will never abandon Pammy to be with Gatsby.

• Daisy and Gatsby are better suited for each other, but it's too late.

• Gatsby should never have bought his mansion.

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What was the result of Gatsby’s vigil outside Daisy’s house?

• Nothing—she never came out.

• Gatsby quarreled with Tom and went home.

• Tom threatened to call the police.

• Gatsby forced Daisy to confess that she was driving the car.

Gatsby was never comfortable enough to be in a true relationship with Daisy because:

• He never really loved her

• She was more intelligent than he was

• She was from the world of the rich

• She was a cruel woman

True or False?: Gatsby couldn't have provided Daisy with a safe, financially secure marriage.

• True

• False

Why does Gatsby want the gardener to wait to drain the pool?

• He has never used it and wants to take a swim
• He plans on drowning himself in it.
• He is planning to throw a party that evening
• He likes the way the moon reflects off of it

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What does Nick tell Gatsby before leaving him?

• Tom is a rotten fool
• Gatsby is worth more than Daisy and her rotten friends
• He wishes he’d stayed in Minneapolis
• He will always be Gatsby's friend

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How does Wilson find out Myrtle is having an affair?

• He finds her pearl necklace

• He saw the way she looks at Tom

• Tom tells Wilson about Gatsby

• He found the dog leash

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George Wilson believes that the man in the yellow car was the same man who:

• was having an affair with Myrtle.

• stopped to get gas at his station.

• tried to sell him a car last year.

• wanted to take Myrtle out West.