The Great Gatsby Chapter 5 Test

How many years has it been since Gatsby and Daisy have seen each other?

• 10 years
• 5 years
• 20 years
• 3 years

What does Gatsby almost break during the first nervous moments of being reunited with Daisy?

• The mantlepiece clock
• Nick's china tea cup
• The arm of the chair
• An ornament on the mantlepiece

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What does Daisy say is the reason for her crying in this chapter?

• The beauty of Gatsby's shirts

• The size of Gatsby's house

• The way that Gatsby has changed

• The realization that she married the wrong man

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What can the reader infer as to why Fitzgerald would use a paradox in the following statement?

I tried to go then, but they wouldn't hear of it; perhaps my presence made them feel more satisfactorily alone. (Pg. 94)

• To show the reader that Nick is the main character and he is to be in each scene.

• To show the reader that Nick brought about comic relief to the story whenever Daisy and Gatsby were together.

• To show the reader that Nick felt less guilty as long as he was there with Daisy and Gatsby.

• To show the reader that Daisy and Gatsby used Nick's presence as a way to keep them from feeling guilty.

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How does Nick feel about Gatsby’s offer to compensate him for his help by hiring him?

• Nick is angry because he knows Gatsby is involved in illegal activities.

• Nick is offended that Gatsby is offering to pay him for his help.

• Nick appreciates the offer, but regretfully declines.

• Nick is overjoyed because he hates his current job.

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Gatsby comes to Nick's house before Daisy shows up.  How is he behaving?

• Cocky and confident
• Nervous and jumpy
• Indifferent
• Joyful and upbeat

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What TWO things does Gatsby send to Nick's house before the tea date?

• Champagne

• An orchestra

• Someone to cut his grass

• Cupcakes

• Flowers

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What does Gatsby share with Daisy?

• A journal book with articles about her cut from newspapers

• A picture of his new car

• His collection of ties

• Pictures of him during the war

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How do Gatsby and Daisy look once Nick decides to leave them alone?

• Nervous to be alone with each other

• Absolutely lost in each other's presence

• Still very awkward

• Tense, as if they need to discuss the past

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What's different about the green light in Chapter 5?

• It's shining brighter than usual.

• The mist covers it and it can't be seen.

• The light has been disabled and no longer works.

• It never existed -- it was only a figment of Gatsby's imagination.

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