The Great Gatsby ch. 6-7 review

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

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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 wife

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?

• Quiet, sparsely attended, sad

• 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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“I may be old fashioned in my ideas but women run around too much these days to suit me.” Why is this statement ironic coming from Tom Buchanan?

• Because he has his own mistress.

• Because he's a rather liberal, forward-thinking gentleman.

• Because he know that people from "old money" are never happy.

• Because he's well-read, and so knows that everyone cheats.

What did Daisy think of the party?

• She liked it; she was impressed by the celebrities.

• She like it; she welcomed the opportunity to see Gatsby.

• She didn't like it; she was jealous of the other women.

• She didn't like it; she found it loathsome and below her.

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What does Gatsby tell Nick he wants Daisy to do?

• Tell Tom she never loved him.

• Run away with him immediately.

• Tell Tom she needs a separation to think things over.

• Spend more time at Nick's house so that he can see her easily.