The Great Gatsby Quiz

How does Nick Carraway first see Jay Gatsby?

• At a restaurant in town

• On the lawn one dark night, reaching his arms toward a green light across the water

• During a business meeting

• At the local church

What was the initial interaction between Nick and Gatsby like?

• They had a long conversation about their past

• Nick mistook Gatsby for another guest and the meeting was awkward

• They immediately became good friends

• Gatsby was very open about his life with Nick

Why did Daisy marry Tom?

• Because she was truly in love with him

• Because Tom was a student and had great potential

• Because she wanted to provide her with more material comforts

• Because it was arranged by their families

What does Gatsby arrange for Nick in order to get closer to Daisy?

• A job offer

• A dinner party at his mansion

• Lunch with Jordan Baker

• A weekend trip

Why does Gatsby want Daisy to come to West Egg?

• To show off his wealth to her

• To ask her to marry him

• To introduce her to Nick

• To discuss their past

What is the reason Gatsby employs Jordan to convince Nick?

• Because Jordan is Nick's cousin

• Because Gatsby is too shy to ask himself

• Because Jordan is a mutual friend

• Because Gatsby doesn't trust Nick

How does Tom find out about the affair between Gatsby and Daisy?

• During a party at Gatsby's house

• When he sees them together at the Plaza Hotel

• Through a letter written by Daisy

• Nick tells him about the affair

Why does Myrtle run out in front of Gatsby's car?

• She is trying to escape from Tom

• She mistakes it for Tom's car

• She wants to confront Gatsby

• She is crossing the street without looking

What is the presumed source of Gatsby's wealth according to the text?

• Inheritance from a rich family

• Legal business ventures

• Bootlegging and other criminal activities

• Investments in the stock market

What distinguishes West Egg from East Egg?

• West Egg is more fashionable than East Egg

• West Egg is less fancy because it is associated with "new money"

• East Egg is less wealthy than West Egg

• East Egg residents are eager to show off their wealth, unlike West Egg residents