The Great Gatsby – Chapters 1–5 Reading Comprehension Quiz

Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?

• Tom Buchanan

• Jay Gatsby

• Nick Carraway

• George Wilson

Where does Nick Carraway live?

• West Egg

• East Egg

• Manhattan

• Chicago

What is the relationship between Tom Buchanan and Daisy Buchanan?

• Brother and sister

• Husband and wife

• Childhood friends

• Distant cousins

Who is Jordan Baker?

• Gatsby’s sister

• A famous movie star

• A professional golfer and Daisy’s friend

• Nick’s cousin

How does Tom Buchanan treat Myrtle Wilson?

• He is affectionate and respectful

• He is abusive and controlling

• He treats her as an equal

• He ignores her completely

Where do Tom and Myrtle have their secret apartment?

• East Egg, because Tom thinks that East Egg is where Myrtle belongs.

• New York City, just beyond the Valley of Ashes, where Myrtle and her husband live.

• The West Egg, because that's where Tom believes Myrtle belomgs.

• Chicago, outside of West Egg as far as possible.

What is the significance of the billboard with the eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg?

• It advertises Gatsby’s parties

• It symbolizes moral decay and God’s watchful eyes

• It is the name of Tom’s company

• It is a political advertisement

How does Gatsby typically invite guests to his parties?

• He sends formal invitations

• He personally calls them

• He does not invite them—people just show up

• He has a strict guest list

What rumor about Gatsby is NOT mentioned at his party?

• He was a German spy

• He once killed a man

• He is the brother of the President of the U.S.

How does Gatsby introduce himself to Nick at the party?

• He sends a servant to get Nick

• He simply starts a conversation and casually mentions his name

• He has Jordan introduce them

• He does not introduce himself at all