The Great Gatsby, beginning of chapter 2

What does the valley of ashes symbolize?

• A desolate farm

• A green forest

• A sunny beach

• A bustling city

What proliferates in the valley of ashes?

• Flowers

• Ashes

• Grass

• Trees

Whose eyes do the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg belong to?

• A real doctor

• An advertisement for an oculist

• A passing traveler

• A local resident

What color are the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg?

• Brown

• Green

• Blue

• Black

Where did the narrator initially encounter Tom Buchanan's mistress?

• At a social gathering

• During a train stop

• Following a car accident

• Through a deliberate arrangement

What is the condition of the garage's interior when the narrator first sees it?

• Bright and welcoming

• Luxurious and clean

• Unprosperous and bare

• Crowded and noisy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What type of enterprise is operated by George B. Wilson?

• A hotel

• A bar

• A garage

• A restaurant

What does Tom urge the narrator to do upon their arrival at the ash-heaps?

• Take photographs

• Introduce him to his mistress

• Purchase something

• Depart immediately

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How does Wilson's wife react to Tom's presence?

• She ignores him

• She asks him to leave

• She greets him warmly

• She argues with him

What does Myrtle buy while she is out with Tom and Nick?

• A dog

• A dress

• A necklace

• Shoes