Understanding Chapter 5 of Gatsby

Who arranges the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy in Chapter 5?

• Tom Buchanan

• Nick Carraway

• Jordan Baker

• Meyer Wolfsheim

What does Gatsby do to prepare for Daisy’s visit to Nick’s house?

• He buys new clothes

• He sends someone to mow the lawn and brings flowers

• He cooks dinner

• He writes her a letter

Which emotion best describes Gatsby’s mood before Daisy arrives at Nick’s house?

• Angry

• Nervous

• Bored

• Confident

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What is the weather like during Gatsby and Daisy’s reunion?

• It is snowing

• It is raining

• It is sunny

• It is windy

After Daisy arrives, what does Gatsby accidentally knock over?

• A lamp

• A clock

• A vase

• A chair

Why does Gatsby show Daisy his shirts?

• To show her he is wealthy

• To show her he is fashionable

• To show her he is organized

• To show her he is generous

How does the weather change during Gatsby and Daisy’s meeting?

• It starts to snow

• The rain stops and the sun comes out

• It gets colder

• It becomes windy

What does Gatsby’s nervousness before meeting Daisy suggest about his feelings for her?

• He is angry with her

• He is excited and cares deeply about her

• He does not care about her

• He is bored

Why does Gatsby want Nick to invite Daisy to his house instead of inviting her himself?

• He is shy and wants it to be a surprise

• He does not know Daisy

• He is angry with Daisy

• He wants to avoid Tom

What does Daisy’s reaction to Gatsby’s shirts reveal about her character?

• She values wealth and material things

• She dislikes Gatsby’s taste

• She is not interested in Gatsby

• She is angry at Gatsby