The Great Gatsby ch 2

What is the "valley of ashes"?

• An area in East Egg where a fire had been many years ago.

• A barren, lower-middle class area separating East and West Egg.

• An imaginary place used as a metaphor for Gatsby's loneliness

What are the "eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg"?

• Seeing eye dogs that the doctor trains for the Association of the Blind

• A group of security guards who monitor the doctor's home and offices

• An illustration on a billboard overlooking the valley of ashes

Who does Tom take Nick to meet?

• His mistress

• His parents

• Gatsby

Who are George and Myrtle Wilson?

• Myrtle is Tom's cousin. George is her son

• George is Tom's business partner. Myrtle is George's secretary.

• Myrtle is Tom's mistress. George is Myrtle's husband.

What does Mrs. Wilson get Tom to buy her while she is out with Tom and Nick?

• lunch

• a dog

• a new dress

Where do the three of them (Nick, Tom and Myrtle) go?

• Tom's favorite restaurant

• Nick's office

• The apartment Tom rents and always takes his mistress to

Describe George Wilson.

• Blonde, anemic and weak

• Dark haired and muscular

• Bearded and and clumsy

What color is associated with the Valley of Ashes?

• Black

• White

• Grey

What type of business does George own?

• A delivery service

• A convenience store

• A garage/gas station

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What did Tom do to Myrtle when she mentioned Daisy's name?

• He hit her and broke her nose

• He laughed at her and called her a jealous fool

• He ignored her and went on with his conversation with Nick