Gatsby Chapter 2

What is the area located between the Eggs and Manhattan that is described as "a fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges and hills and grotesque gardens" (Fitzgerald 23)?

• The Land of Dr. Eckleburg

• The Valley of Ashes

• The Ash Land

• The Borough of Queens

Which character(s) lives in this "desolate area of land" (Fitzgerald 23)?

• Tom Buchanan

• Nick Carraway

• The Mckees

• The Wilsons

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The Eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleburg are...

• a judgmental guy who criticizes everyone who lives in the town

• two bright lights at the top of a building

• two gigantic barrels of waste on top of the train

• a billboard

When Myrtle says that she "thought he knew something about breeding, but he wasn't fit to lick my shoe," who is she referring to (Fitzgerald 34)?

• Tom Buchanan

• Mr. McKee

• George Wilson

• The servant

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Why does Catherine say Tom and Myrtle haven't married?

• Myrtle's scared to leave her husband, George

• Tom refuses to leave Daisy because of their class status

• Tom's daughter will be involved in a nasty divorce

• Daisy's a Catholic and they don't believe in divorce

What does Mr. McKee do and where do he and his wife live?

• He's a stock broker and they live in the Valley of Ashes

• He's a photographer and they live in Manhattan

• He's a doctor and they live in East Egg

• He's an oculist and they live in West Egg

What are Myrtle and Tom arguing about when Tom hits her and breaks her nose?

• His daughter

• His wife

• His car

• His house

Who listed below IS NOT in attendance at the party at the apartment?

• Tom

• Catherine

• Daisy

• Nick

Which of the following does Myrtle NOT purchase when they arrive in the city?

• A dog

• A copy of the Town Tattle

• A bottle of perfume

• A new dress to wear to the party

When Tom says "He's so dumb he doesn't know he's alive," who is he referring to (Fitzgerald 26)?

• George Wilson

• Himself

• Jay Gatsby

• Chester McKee

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