Great Gatsby Chapter 7 first section reading comprehension

Why does Gatsby call off his parties?

• They were primarily meant to get Daisy to come over.

• No one would come anymore.

• Gatsby did not ever like the parties.

• Gatsby realized that Nick didn't like the disturbance caused by Gatsby's parties.

Gatsby told Nick he did something because Daisy comes over in the afternoons. What did Gatsby say he did?

• He has fresh flowers brought in every day for her.

• He went into the village and bought her a pony.

• He fired all of his servants.

• He had his servants make over the sun room with new furniture and decorations just for her.

Why does Gatsby fire his servants and stop throwing parties?

• He's drawing attention to the police

• His guests don't want to be partying anymore with a suspected bootlegger

• He's trying to be discreet to protect Daisy's reputation

• Tom is threatening to snitch on him

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Based on page 114, why does Daisy seem relieved that Nick is coming over to lunch at the Buchanans?

• She has missed Nick very much over the last few weeks.

• She seems nervous that Gatsby is coming over and Nick might make the circumstances less awkward.

• She was worried that she may have lost her friendship with Nick in light of the new relationship she is forming with Gatsby.

• She was uncomfortable, thinking that Nick may choose Tom's side instead of hers in their marital conflict.

Based on page 117, what is the best description of Daisy's treatment of her daughter?

• Daisy seems loving toward her daughter and involved in her upbringing.

• Daisy seems distant and harsh toward her daughter, expecting her to act more mature than her age.

• Daisy seems to show off her daughter like a pretty object, but she does not seem very involved in the child's upbringing.

• Daisy seems much more involved and loving toward her daughter than Tom does.

At the Buchanans' lunch party, how does Daisy say Gatsby looked?

• That he looked handsome.

• That he always looked so cool.

• That he looked younger than before.

• That he looked somewhat confused.

At the Buchanan household (before heading into the city), what does Daisy do that astounds and angers Tom?

• She kisses Gatsby right in front of Tom

• She essentially tells Gatsby she loves him in front of Tom

• She winks at Gatsby from across the table, right in front of Tom

• She announces her plans to divorce Tom

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Based on pages 118-119, what is the best word to describe the mood of the people gathered for lunch at the Buchanans?

• Pleasant and amused

• Argumentative and vexed

• Lost and confused

• Longing and zealous

What was the weather like when Gatsby, Nick, Jordan, and the Buchanans decide to go into town?

• Very cold, like an icy wind

• Very hot, broiling

• Moderate, warm, but a pleasant day for a drive

• Frozen, let it go.

Before leaving for the city, what comment does Tom make to unsettle Gatsby?

• "The tank is already full. We won't have to stop for any gas."

• "If the car runs out of gas, I can stop at a drug store. You can but anything at a drug store."

• "We can get gas at Wilson's Garage on our way."

• "We'll take my car. I always keep a full tank of gas in it."