The Great Gatsby 5-9

When Nick returns to West Egg after his trip into the city, what is unusual about Gatsby's house?

• It's lit up from tower to cellar.

• It is full of party guests but everyone is very quiet.

• It is decorated with streamers and confetti.

• It's being painted white.

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

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

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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 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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What does Tom accuse Gatsby of being?

• A cheater

• A bootlegger

• A thief

• A fake friend

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Where was Gatsby born?

• A New York slum

• A farm in North Dakota

• San Francisco

• His birthplace is never revealed

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Who is Gatsby's mentor?

• Cody Gatz

• Dan Bronx

• Dan Cody

• Ella Kaye

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What happened to the inheritance Gatsby was supposed to receive?

• Ella Kaye, Cody's mistress, fought a legal battle and won, preventing Gatsby from receiving it.

• Ella Kaye, Cody's mistress, stole it from Gatsby, after murdering Cody.

• He received it, but spent it on wild parties and treasure hunts within a year of getting it.

• He received it, and saved it, then used it to buy his mansion so he could try to win Daisy back.

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At the Plaza Hotel, what does Gatsby want Daisy to do?

• Tell Tom she never loved him

• Tell Nick that she hates his guts

• Tell Jordan that she needs to practice her swing more

• Tell Tom that she wants a divorce

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Who was driving the car that killed Myrtle?

• Gatsby

• Tom

• Nick

• Daisy

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