Gatsby Reading Check Ch 8&9

What does Gatsby tell Nick about his past?

• He knew right away that Daisy only loved him for his money, but she was so lovely and charming that he didn't care.

• He was already married when he met Daisy. He was planning to get a divorce after the war so he could marry her.

• He knew Daisy was rich, and he wanted to be in control of her fortune.

• He fell in love with her and lied about his financial status to impress her.

Why does Wilson believe that Gatsby killed Myrtle?

• An eyewitness identified the car and the driver.

• He traces the license number and finds it is Gatsby's.

• A mechanic friend gives him the tip.

• Tom tells him that the car is Gatsby's.

What does Wilson do after he finds out who the car belonged to?

• He goes to the police.

• He kills Gatsby and himself.

• He leaves the city, a defeated man.

• He hires a thug to kill Gatsby and destroy the car.

Why couldn't Nick get anyone to come to Gatsby's funeral?

• The police had roped off the area and no one could get to the house.

• Nick didn't have any names and addresses so he could contact people.

• In his will, Gatsby had specified that he did not want a crowd at his funeral.

• Gatsby had no close friends who really cared about him.

Identify Henry C. Gatz.

• The undertaker

• Gatsby's father

• The man who buys Gatsby's house

• The owl-eyed man who comes to the funeral

Why is the book that Gatsby's father shows Nick important to the novel?

• It is a book that Daisy once gave him, and shows that Daisy did love him.

• It foreshadows Gatsby's death.

• It shows Gatsby's romantic spirit and desire to get ahead.

• It is the only memorabilia the father has, and symbolizes his relationship with his son.

What happens between Nick and Jordan Baker?

• Nick breaks off the relationship because she offends his moral sensibilities.

• Nick proposes, but she tells him her golfing career is more important.

• Nick leaves New York without contacting her.

• Nick tries to break up, but she begs him to stay. He realizes he loves her, and stays with her.

What does Nick say about people like Daisy and Tom?

• They were evil and didn't deserve the wealth they had

• They were careless people who smashed things and creatures and let others clean up the mess.

• They were rich snobs who thought they were above the law and common people.

• They were dreamers who refused to see reality, but would never really be happy.

Why does Klipspringer call Gatsby’s home?

• He wants to know what time the funeral is.

• He wanted to speak to Gatsby and did not know that her was dead.

• He wants Nick to send his tennis shoes.

• He wants to the details of Gatsby’s death.

Who attended Gatsby’s funeral?

• Nick, Gatsby’s father, & Owl Eyes

• Nick Gatsby’s father, & Daisy

• Nick, Daisy, & Daisy’s daughter

• Nick, Owl Eyes, & Wolfsheim