Gatsby Ch. 4 Skills Quiz

Why is Jay Gatsby so famous?

• He throws elaborate parties.

• He is the town's mayor.

• He is a war hero.

• He supports local charities

I’ve been everywhere and seen everything and done everything.  Sophisticated – God, I'm sophisticated!

• Nick

• Jordan

• Myrtle

• Daisy

Nick arrives home one night at 2am and thinks his house is on fire.  Why?

• There is a firetruck outside his home.

• Gatsby's place is all lit up.

• He sees billowing smoke coming from several of his windows.

• Gatsby comes running towards Nick telling him his house is on fire.

What does Nick's list of Gatsby's party guests in Chapter 4 primarily serve to illustrate?

• The diversity of Gatsby's social connections

• The wealth and opulence of Gatsby's lifestyle

• The mysterious origins of Gatsby's fortune

• The chaotic nature of the parties

In Chapter 4, how does Gatsby's recounting of his past to Nick serve his character development?

• It reveals Gatsby's true origins.

• It demonstrates Gatsby's tendency to fabricate his history.

• It highlights Gatsby's achievements and worldly experiences.

• It shows Gatsby's desire for Nick's approval.

What theme is most evident in Gatsby's explanation of his past to Nick?

• The corruption of the American Dream

• The pursuit of love

• The importance of wealth

• The fluidity of identity

How does the encounter with the police officer in Chapter 4 reflect the theme of corruption?

• It shows the law's indifference to the wealthy.

• It illustrates Gatsby's influence over the legal system.

• It demonstrates the prevalence of crime in high society.

• It highlights the moral decay of society.

What does Gatsby's invitation to Nick to join him for lunch signify in the context of their relationship?

• It is a gesture of friendship from Gatsby.

• It is an attempt by Gatsby to use Nick for his connections.

• It signifies Gatsby's loneliness and desire for companionship.

• It is a purely social obligation for Gatsby.

What role does Meyer Wolfsheim play in the plot of Chapter 4?

• He is introduced as a potential business partner for Nick.

• He serves as a connection to Gatsby's mysterious past.

• He is a foil to Gatsby's character.

• He introduces a new romantic subplot.

How does the revelation of Gatsby's past contribute to the theme of the American Dream?

• It shows the American Dream as easily attainable.

• It portrays the American Dream as corrupt and deceitful.

• It illustrates the American Dream as a force for good.

• It demonstrates the unattainability of the American Dream.