Gatsby Chapters 6-7 Quiz

What is the primary setting of Chapter 6 in "The Great Gatsby"?

• Tom Buchanan's house

• Gatsby's mansion

• The Valley of Ashes

• Nick's cottage

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Who visits Gatsby's mansion in Chapter 6, prompting a flashback about Gatsby's past?

• Daisy Buchanan

• Tom Buchanan

• Dan Cody

• Myrtle Wilson

What theme is highlighted by Gatsby's transformation from James Gatz to Jay Gatsby?

• The American Dream

• The importance of family

• The inevitability of fate

• The power of love

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Summarize the main event that occurs during the party at Gatsby's mansion in Chapter 6.

• Gatsby and Daisy have a public argument.

• Tom Buchanan attends and is unimpressed by the party.

• Nick Carraway gets into a fight with Tom.

• Myrtle Wilson crashes the party.

Analyze why Gatsby is so eager to impress Tom Buchanan during the party.

• He wants to prove his wealth and status.

• He wants to make Tom jealous of his relationship with Daisy.

• He wants to become friends with Tom.

• He wants to sell Tom a car.

What does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock symbolize for Gatsby?

• Wealth

• Hope and dreams

• Danger

• Friendship

What is revealed about Gatsby's past in Chapter 6?

• He was born into a wealthy family.

• He inherited his wealth from his father.

• He worked for Dan Cody and learned about wealth.

• He was a famous actor before becoming wealthy.

Identify the key theme that is explored through Gatsby's interactions with Tom Buchanan.

• The conflict between old money and new money

• The importance of friendship

• The inevitability of death

• The power of nature

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Summarize the main event that occurs in Chapter 7 of "The Great Gatsby."

• Gatsby and Daisy run away together.

• Tom confronts Gatsby about his relationship with Myrtle

• Nick decides to move back to the Midwest.

• Myrtle Wilson is killed in a car accident.

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Analyze Daisy's motivations for staying with Tom despite her feelings for Gatsby.

• She is afraid of Gatsby's criminal connections.

• She is financially dependent on Tom.

• She values the security and social status Tom provides.

• She no longer loves Gatsby.