The Great Gatsby Chapter 6

Nick tells Gatsby that he cannot repeat the past. How does he respond to this? Pick the exact text answer.

• "Of course you can, old sport."

• "I know that, old sport."

• "I'm not trying to, old sport."

• "That's ridiculous, old sport, I know you can."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the true reason Gatsby changes his name?

• He absolutely hates his given name.

• He wishes to reinvent himself and not follow his parents' path.

• He wanted to show everyone that he was independent.

• He thought a new name would give him a higher social status.

How does Gatsby reveal his lack of social graces to Tom?

• He accepts an insincere dinner invitation.

• He gets drunk.

• He yells at a crippled old man.

• He mixes soda in his champagne.

Where was Gatsby born?

• A New York slum

• A farm in North Dakota

• San Francisco

• His birthplace is never revealed

What epithet does Gatsby condescendingly add to Tom's name every time he introduces him at his party?

• "the polo player"

• "the rich man across the bay"

• "Daisy's husband"

• "the former football player"

What does Gatsby want Daisy to admit?

• That she never loved Tom.

• That she only married Tom for convenience.

• That she is going to leave Tom for him.

• That she loves his parties and is glad he throws them.

Tom adamantly wants to learn "the truth" about Gatsby. What is it he wants to know?

• how Gatsby knows his wife

• what kind of friendship he has with Nick

• how he earns his money

• how he knows Myrtle Wilson

What does Tom originally think Gatsby's line of business is?

• a murderer

• a bank robber

• a bootlegger

• a drug dealer

What is a quality that Gatsby took away from his experience with Dan Cody?

• He enjoys drinking
• He rarely ever drinks
• He has a passion for mining copper
• He dislikes traveling

What does Gatsby learn from Dan Cody?

• How to sail
• How to seduce women
• How to make money
• How the wealthy live