The Great Gatsby Final Test Review

Which of the following is not part of Nick Carraway’s background prior to arriving in New York in 1922?

• 1. He just returned from fighting in WW1. 

• 1. He graduated from Yale University. 

• 1. He is from somewhere in the midwest. 

• 1. He took over his father’s hardware store business for a time.

Which of the following does not describe Tom Buchanan?

• He is racist                                                                      

  1.        

• 1. He played football at Yale.

• 1. He seems to be always looking for something better.   

• 1. He lives in West Egg like Nick.

What does it mean that Daisy wants her daughter to grow up to be “a beautiful little fool”?

• 2. She hopes that her daughter makes foolish choices like she did.

• 1. She hopes that her daughter is beautiful and is recognized just for her beauty by people in society. 

• 1. She hopes that her daughter is ignorant to the bad things that people, in particular, men can do. 

• 1. She hopes that her daughter has some inner beauty and confidence that can teach her to rise above the cruel things that men can do.

1. What is a rumor that Tom and Daisy have heard about Nick?

• 1. They heard that he was dismissed from the war dishonorably. 

• 1. They heard that his family’s business was bankrupt. 

• 1. They heard that he was just fired from his newly acquired job working with bonds. 

• 1. They heard that he was engaged to a girl back home.

What is the Valley of Ashes?

• 1. It is a place that is halfway between the eggs and New York City. 

• 1. It is a place where Myrtle and George Wilson live. 

• 1. It is a place where the ash from coal burnings is dumped. 

• 1. All of the above.

As readers, why might we lose confidence in Nick’s narration during chapter 2?

• 3. He is hit on the head with an umbrella and is concussed                 

  4.                          

• 1. He confesses that he is from Canada and not the Midwest like he originally stated. 

• 1. He is drunk and misjudges events.    

• 1. He says he never lies but he lies to Daisy about what Tom is doing to Daisy.

1. Myrtle thought she was crazy about George, but what is the moment that is stated that  made her cry that started to change her mind about her husband? 

• 4. She realized that he had to borrow a suit for their wedding                       

  6.       

• 1. She realizes he is too poor to own a car.

• 1. She realizes that he is only going to be a mechanic and never make enough money.  

• 1. He forgets to show up for the wedding on time and was late to the ceremony.

What does Tom do to Myrtle at the end of chapter 2?

• 3. Drives her back to the valley of ashes but makes her walk a mile home

• 1. Kicks her out of their apartment after they have a huge argument

• 1. Throws out the dog collar and gives back the dog he bought her

• 1. Hits her with his open hand and breaks her nose

How does Nick describe the guests that would attend Gatsby’s parties?

• 1. Most, if not all, were uninvited. 

• 1. They treated this house and grounds like an amusement park. 

• 1. They stayed through all hours of the night. 

• 1. All of the above.

During their initial meeting, Gatsby recognizes Nick. How does he recognize Nick?

• 1. He recognizes him from earlier that night when he walked into the party.

• 1. He recognizes him from the Third Division during the war.

• 1. He recognizes him from back in Louisville when he was with Daisy.

• 1. He recognizes him from the Armistice before he went to Oxford.