Exploring Chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby

In Chapter Four of 'The Great Gatsby', Nick narrates rumors about Gatsby being a bootlegger and a murderer. Gatsby shares his past with Nick, trying to gain his trust. They meet Mr. Wolfsham, a gambler who fixed the 1919 World Series. Jordan tells Nick about Daisy's past with Gatsby, revealing their history. The chapter discusses symbols like Gatsby's car and Daisy's pearls, and ends with character analysis.

What are the rumors about Gatsby mentioned at the beginning of the chapter?

• He is a successful businessman

• He is a former Olympic athlete

• He is a bootlegger who might have killed a man

• He is a distant relative of royalty

What does Gatsby tell Nick about his past?

• He is a self-made millionaire with no formal education

• He won his wealth in a lottery

• He inherited wealth from his family and was educated at Oxford

• He was born in poverty and worked his way up

Who fixed the 1919 World Series according to the chapter?

• Jay Gatsby

• Nick Carraway

• Mr. Wolsham

• Tom Buchanan

What is Nick Carraway's impression of Gatsby after hearing about his past?

• He is indifferent and doesn't care

• He is deeply impressed and believes everything

• He is convinced Gatsby is a criminal

• He remains skeptical and feels something isn't right

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How did Daisy and Gatsby's relationship begin?

• They were introduced by Tom Buchanan

• They met at one of Gatsby's parties

• They were childhood sweethearts

• They met during World War I

What action of Daisy's shows her conflicted feelings before her wedding?

• She cries uncontrollably

• She throws away Tom's string of pearls

• She tries to call off the wedding

• She writes a letter to Gatsby

What symbolizes Tom Buchanan's wealth?

• A mansion

• A luxury yacht

• A string of pearls

• A gold watch

What does the color white represent in the chapter?

• Wealth and prosperity

• False purity and goodness

• Innocence and purity

• Coldness and isolation

Why did Gatsby buy his house?

• To throw lavish parties

• To be closer to Daisy

• Because it was a good investment

• To escape his past

What does Gatsby's yellow car symbolize?

• His love for sports

• His wealth and status

• His caution in life

• His interest in modern art