The Great Gatsby Chapter 9

Which statement best characterizes Tom’s feelings toward Gatsby’s death?

• He blames himself.

• He thinks it was unfortunate but inevitable.

• He thinks Gatsby deserved it.

• He wishes he would have been the one to die.

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How does Jordan react to Nick breaking up with her?

• She becomes hysterical.

• She is indifferent.

• She claims to have another lover.

• She punches him in the eye.

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What word best describes Mr. Gatz's feelings about his son?

• proud
• resentful
• devastated
• bewildered

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Mr. Gatz shows Nick a book that belonged to James (Gatsby) as a child. What did James Gatz's notes in his book indicate about him?

• He was ashamed of his family and upbringing.
• He had goals for himself and was willing to work for them.
• He intended to move away and create a better life for himself.
• His family was struggling financially, and he wanted to help.

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What did Klipspringer call Gatsby's house for?

• funeral details
• to express his condolences
• a pair of shoes
• his piano

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What does Nick discover when he tries to notify Daisy that Gatsby has been killed?

• The police found Daisy to be guilty of a crime.

• Daisy and Tom have moved away, leaving no forwarding address.

• Tom refuses to let Nick relay the information to Daisy.

• Daisy has already heard that Gatsby has been killed.

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How does George Wilson find his way to Gatsby?

• The police identify Gatsby's car.
• Tom tells him where to find the driver who killed Myrtle.
• He spots the yellow car from the street.
• A witness recognizes Gatsby.

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How does Henry Gatz learn of Gatsby’s death?

• an associate of Wolfsheim's calls him
• the police tell him
• he sees it on a television program
• he reads it in the newspaper

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Who refuses to attend Gatsby’s funeral, despite claiming great affection for him?

• Daisy
• "Owl-Eyes"
• Meyer Wolfsheim
• the police commissioner

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How does Nick react to Klipspringer’s phone call?

• He asks Klipspringer to bring along other people to the party.
• He hangs up on him.
• He tells him not to come to the funeral.
• He accuses Klipspringer of killing Gatsby.

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