Great Gatsby Chapters 1-3 Quiz

Why are the neighborhoods called "West Egg" and "East Egg"?

• Production and sale of eggs is the primary way that residents make money.

• The land structure is shaped similarly to eggs.

• Gatsby bought it from an eccentric old lady who said her father named it that.

• Everything in both towns is painted white and yellow, resembling eggs.

Why didn't Nick attend Daisy and Tom's wedding?

• He did not receive an invitation.

• He was fighting in the war.

• He did not want to go.

• Tom didn't want him there.

At the end of chapter 1, Daisy tells Nick:

• That she wants to arrange a marriage between Nick and Jordan.

• She hints that Nick should ask Jordan out.

• That Jordan thinks Nick is attractive.

• That Jordan is involved with Gatsby.

What does George Wilson want to buy from Tom?

• A new suit

• A car

• Stocks and bonds

• An apartment

In chapter 2, on the way to the party at the apartment, what does Myrtle stop the taxi in order to buy?

• A puppy

• A kitten

• A new dress

• A bottle of champagne

How did Tom and Myrtle first meet?

• On a train

• The car repair shop

• At a pet shop

• Gatsby's party

What did "Owl Eyes" keep saying about the books in Gatsby's library?

• They are made of cardboard.

• They are rare, expensive books

• They are all real books.

• None are written in English.

What do Nick and Gatsby make plans to do the next day after Gatsby's party?

• Go waterskiing

• Fly in a hydroplane

• Go out for lunch

• Take a trip to New York

After Gatsby's party, what parts of the wrecked car came off?

• Tire

• Steering wheel

• Mirror

• Bumper

Which of these rumors about Gatsby is confirmed by Gatsby himself?

• He is Kaiser Wilhelm's cousin

• He fought in the war

• He has killed a man

• He attended Oxford