Gatsby: Chapter 5

In Chapter 5, what is the one thing Gatsby DIDN'T do to ensure his reunion with Daisy was perfect?

• Gatsby didn't dress up in a white suit.

• Gatsby didn't have tons of flowers delivered to Nick.

• Gatsby didn't have Nick's lawn mowed.

• Gatsby didn't buy a new, purebred polo pony.

What's the weather like at the beginning of Chapter 5?

• It's windy.

• It's hot.

• It's raining.

• It's cold.

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When Nick asks Gatsby what business he's in, Gatsby responds, "That's my affair," before he realizes that this is not an appropriate reply. Why does Gatsby give that answer?

• He's not proud of what he does.

• He's trying not to brag.

• He's worried Daisy will doubt him.

• He's trying to surprise Daisy.

How does Gatsby describe Mr. Dan Cody, a man in a photo Nick sees in Gatsby's bedroom?

• He says Cody is his father.

• He says Cody is his business partner.

• He says Cody was a distant relative.

• He says Cody is an old friend.

On the tour of his house, what does Gatsby divulge that seems to contradict his earlier story about his background?

• That he worked for three years to earn the money to buy the mansion.

• That he was never in the army.

• That he knew Tom in Chicago.

• That he was born in Colorado.

What does Daisy seem most impressed by in Gatsby's house?

• His large library.

• His piano.

• His finely tailored shirts.

• The great ballroom where he entertains guests.

Why does Nick turn down Gatsby's offer of a business opportunity?

• He doesn't want to have to give up his partying time to work more

• He has plenty of money, and doesn't need to make more.

• He thinks Gatsby is only offering it in exchange for him inviting Daisy to tea.

• He knows it must be something illegal

How many years has it been since Gatsby and Daisy have seen each other?

• 10 years
• 5 years
• 20 years
• 3 years

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What does Gatsby almost break during the first nervous moments of being reunited with Daisy?

• The mantlepiece clock
• Nick's china tea cup
• The arm of the chair
• An ornament on the mantlepiece

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What can the reader infer as to why Fitzgerald would use a paradox in the following statement?

I tried to go then, but they wouldn't hear of it; perhaps my presence made them feel more satisfactorily alone. (Pg. 94)

• To show the reader that Nick is the main character and he is to be in each scene.

• To show the reader that Nick brought about comic relief to the story whenever Daisy and Gatsby were together.

• To show the reader that Nick felt less guilty as long as he was there with Daisy and Gatsby.

• To show the reader that Daisy and Gatsby used Nick's presence as a way to keep them from feeling guilty.

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