Gatsby Ch. 4-5 Quiz

How does chapter 4 begin?

• With a casual conversation between Nick and Jordan

• With a lengthy description of all the various guests who attended Gatsby’s parties

• With a detailed account of the extravagant appearance of Gatsby’s mansion

• With Nick reflecting upon old/new money

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Who do Gatsby and Nick run into at lunch?

• Myrtle

• Daisy

• Tom

• Jordan

Which of the following best describes Nick’s belief in Gatsby’s story of his background?

• He is in utter disbelief throughout the entire conversation.

• At first he is skeptical, but then he is convinced it is at least partially true.

• He never doubts Gatsby because he is so captivated by him.

• He starts out trusting Gatsby, but in the end, cannot believe him.

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Where does Gatsby tell Nick about his past?

• On the porch of his mansion

• On his dock

• In his car

• At lunch

What does Jordan suspect is one of the reasons Gatsby throws so many parties?

• He half expects Daisy to wander in one night.

• He knows Daisy loves parties, so he throws parties to symbolically honor her.

• He hopes that his parties will make the news so that Daisy

  notices him.

• He hopes to find a replacement girl for Daisy.

What comment does Wolfsheim make about Gatsby that turns out to be ironic by the end of their lunch?

• Handsome to look at and a "perfect gentleman.”

• “Gatsby’s very careful about women. He would never so much as look at a friend’s wife.”

• “There’s the kind of man you’d like to take home and

  introduce to your mother and sister.”

• He went to Oggsford College in England.”

Who tells Nick the story of Daisy and Gatsby’s young love?

• Gatsby

• Daisy

• Jordan

• Nobody; Nick pieces it together himself.

2. What did Gatsby do in an attempt to stay up to date on Daisy?

• Stalked her outside her house while she slept

• Bought a newspaper every day just on the chance he might read her name

• Communicated with Daisy’s butler for inside information

• Attended all social events on East Egg that she would have been likely to attend

What does Nick think of Gatsby’s plan to come over to Nick’s house when Daisy is over for tea?

• He is ambivalent because he does not understand Gatsby’s purpose or plan for Daisy.

• He is shocked because Gatsby has done so much for Daisy

  just for it to culminate in a casual meeting.

• He is angry because he doesn’t want to encourage Daisy to commit adultery.

• He is disgusted because he thinks Gatsby is stalking Daisy in

  an unhealthy manner.

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In chapter 5, what does Daisy say makes her cry?

• Her green light, visible from Gatsby’s house

• Gatsby’s newspaper clippings of her

• Gatsby’s collection of fine shirts

• The flowers Gatsby has arranged for her