Literature Section 3 p. 2/4

Nick writes that Tom has “a supercilious manner.” The BEST definition of supercilious is

• arrogant

• wealthy

• kindly

• mischievous

• confused

Which of the following is a rumor or depiction that is NOT mentioned about Gatsby at one of his parties?

• He was a bootlegger.

• He was a descendant of Kaiser Wilhelm.

• He was a German spy during the war.

• He had killed a man.

• He was in the American army during the war.

Nick describes the scene during his first attendance at one of Gatsby’s parties as “something significant, elemental, and ______.”

• beautiful

• decadent

• profound

• inspirational

• frankly absurd

How does Nick characterize Gatsby’s smile?

• reassuring

• condescending

• spontaneous

• unnerving

• surreptitious

What ironic statement does Jordan Baker give regarding large parties?

• They have no privacy.

• They are too intimidating.

• They are easier to organize.

• The people are more friendly.

• They are more intimate.

In Chapter 3, during Gatsby’s party, who did Gatsby request to speak to alone?

• Jordan Baker

• Lucille

• Myrtle Wilson

• Daisy Buchanan

• Catherine

What did Nick notice was happening near the end of Gatsby’s party?

• The band played a slow song and everyone began to dance together.

• Most of the women were having fights with men.

• People were taking bottles of champagne with them.

• Everyone gathered outside for a final toast to Gatsby.

• Daisy and Tom Buchanan had quietly left the party.

The first automobile accident in the book takes place

• in front of the Plaza Hotel

• when Nick comes to see his new house in West Egg

• at Daisy’s wedding

• after one of Gatsby’s parties

• when the car hits Myrtle Wilson

Who was the person Nick recognized who had been in an accident while leaving Gatsby’s party?

• Mr. McKee

• Owl Eyes

• Wolfsheim

• Jordan Baker

• Gatsby’s butler

Who “began throwing mean looks” in Nick’s direction when he dated a girl who worked in the accounting department at his company?

• her supervisor

• her mother

• her co-worker

• her brother

• her father