WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby Reading Comprehension Chapter 3 & 4
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 19mins
The story takes place after
The Civil War
World War 1
World War II
The Viet Nam War
How do many guests arrive at Jay Gatsby's party?
They arrive in a boat.
They arrive In a car provided by Jay Gatsby.
They walk to the party.
They arrive in a train.
How do the guests from East Egg act at Gatsby's party?
They are having a great time, with everyone
They act bored with the festivities
East Egg guests are condescending toward the West Eggers
They fight with Gatsby over liquor
What is "special" about Nick Carraway's invitation to Jay Gatsby's party?
Nick received a telegram invitation.
Nick's invitation was hand-written.
Nick seems to be one of only a few people actually invited to the party.
Nick is not famous or wealthy, so he did not expect to be invited.
Who does Nick Carraway run into at Jay Gatsby's party?
Nick meets Tom Buchanan.
Nick meets Daisy Buchanan.
Nick meets Jordan Baker.
He meets Catherine, Myrtle's sister.
Who says, “I like large parties. They’re so intimate. At small parties there isn’t any privacy.”
Jordan Baker says this to Nick Carraway.
Daisy Buchanan says this to Tom Buchanan.
Tom Buchanan says this to Myrtle Wilson.
Jay Gatsby says this to Jordan Baker.
Who says, “Absolutely real—have pages and everything. I thought they’d be a nice durable cardboard. Matter of fact, they’re absolutely real.”
Owl Eyes
Klipspringer
Nick Carraway
Meyer Wolfsheim
What does "Owl-Eyes" find so interesting in Gatsby's mansion?
Gatsby's books are well-worn and dusty
The wallpaper in Gatsby's library has traces of real gold
Gatsby's collection of cufflinks are made from human teeth
Gatsby's books are real but unread
Why is Nick momentarily embarrassed at the party?
He doesn't recognize Jordan immediately
He speaks to a man he does not know is Gatsby
He feels very poor among the other guests
Gatsby did not expect him to actually attend the party
From where does Gatsby believe he recognizes Nick?
Nick was an undergraduate at Oxford during the months Gatsby studied there
Nick works at the bond house where Gatsby's bond business is located.
Gatsby fought in Seventh Infantry during World War 1 and asks Nick if he was in the Third Division during the war.
Gatsby has seen his neighbor around, but assumed Nick Carraway was one of his servants.
Gatsby continues to make reference to Nick as
"neighbor."
"old sport."
"pal."
"friend."
At the party, who is called aside by Gatsby for a private conversation?
Jay Gatsby calls aside Jordan Baker for a private conversation at the party.
Jay Gatsby calls aside Nick Carraway for a private conversation at the party.
Jay Gatsby calls aside Daisy Buchanan for a private conversation at the party.
Jay Gatsby calls aside Myrtle Wilson for a private conversation at the party.
Who says the following? " 'I've just heard the most amazing thing...It was - simply amazing. But I swore I wouldn't tell it...' " (57).
Nick Carraway
Daisy Buchanan
Jordan Baker
Jay Gatsby
What is the irony that Nick notices at Gatsby's party?
Although the party is rowdy and most people are drunk, Gatsby is reserved and never drinks alcohol.
Although many people are gossiping about him, Gatsby brags about the great number of close friends he has.
Although his house is huge and opulent, Gatsby laments that his house is too small for him.
All of his guests are wealthy and/or famous, but Gatsby has done nothing remarkable in his life.
At the end of the party most couples end up doing what?
Arguing
Helping each other back to their cars
Crying
Dancing together
What do Jay Gatsby and Nick Carraway plan to do the morning after the party?
They plan to go into New York to visit Myrtle Wilson at her apartment.
They plan to visit Jordan Baker at her aunt's house
They plan to go up in Jay Gatsby's hydroplane.
They plan to take Jay Gatsby's boat out onto the bay.
What causes some anger and horn-honking as people are trying to leave Gatsby's party around 2am (still the same party Nick first attended)?
A bunch of drunk guys are fighting in the driveway.
A drunk wrecks and his front wheel comes off.
The musicians are stuck in the driveway.
A car has stalled and is blocking the drive.
Who says, “You’re a rotten driver. Either you ought to be more careful or you ought’nt to drive at all.”
Nick Carraway
Jordan Baker
Daisy Buchanan
Tom Buchanan
One morning in July, Gatsby comes to Nick's house to pick him up. While in the car, Gatsby tells Nick a little about his life. At first Nick doesn't believe him, but that changes. What ultimately causes Nick to believe Jay Gatsby?
He says he was educated at Oxford and had his diploma to prove it.
He has a statement from the mayor of NYC.
He shows two forms of supporting evidence as proof--a picture and a medal.
He shows Nick his birth certificate.
What happens to Gatsby and Nick on their way to New York City?
Gatsby gets pulled over, but doesn't get a ticket
Nick and Gatsby get into an argument over Jordan
Gatsby tells Nick that he loves Jordan
The men see Tom and Myrtle together outside of the Wilson gas station
Who says, “I am the son of some wealthy people in the Middle West—all dead now. I was brought up in America but educated at Oxford, because all my ancestors have been educated there for many years.”
Jay Gatsby
Nick Carraway
Tom Buchanan
Meyer Wolfsheim
What college did Gatsby go to?
Oxnard
Oxford
Ox Creek
Oggsford
Who does Jay Gatsby introduce Nick Carraway to at the restaurant?
He introduces Nick Carraway to Walter Chase.
He introduces Nick Carraway to J. Edgar Hoover.
He introduces Nick Carraway to Meyer Wolfsheim.
He introduces Nick Carraway to "Pretty Boy" Floyd.
Who says, “I see you’re looking at my cuff buttons. Finest specimens of human molars.”
Meyer Wolfsheim
Ewing Klipspringer
George Wilson
Tom Buchanan
When Nick tells Gatsby, "Come along with me for a minute," I said; "I've got to say hello to some one," to whom does Nick introduce Gatsby?
Nick introduces Gatsby to Myrtle Wilson.
Nick introduces Gatsby to his Finnish housekeeper.
Nick introduces Gatsby to Tom Buchanan.
Nick introduces Gatsby to Chester McKee.
What did Jay Gatsby want Jordan Baker to talk to Nick Carraway about?
Jay Gatsby wants Jordan Baker to ask Nick Carraway to invite Daisy Buchanan over to tea, so she can see Gatsby's home and so Gatsby can casually drop by and meet her.
Jay Gatsby wants Jordan Baker to ask Nick Carraway to ask Daisy Buchanan if she will divorce Tom Buchanan.
Jay Gatsby wants Jordan Baker to ask Nick Carraway to invite Daisy Buchanan to a party at Jay Gatsby's house.
Jay Gatsby wants Jordan Baker to ask Nick Carraway to ask Daisy Buchanan if she regrets marrying Tom Buchanan.
Later in the afternoon after Nick's lunch with Gatsby, he meets up with Jordan. What does Jordan reveal in her story?
Jordan and Daisy both lived in Louisville when they were teens and knew each other.
Jordan was a bridesmaid in Daisy's wedding to Tom.
Daisy dated Gatsby when she was a teen and he was an officer.
All of the answers are correct.
Whose mother had found her daughter packing her bag one winter night to go to New York?
Myrtle Wilson's
Daisy (Fay) Buchanan
Lucille McKee
Jordan Baker
What wedding present did Tom Buchanan give to Daisy Buchanan?
He gave her an Airedale puppy.
He bought her a mansion in East Egg.
He bought her four private train cars.
He gave her a pearl necklace.
What was Daisy clutching in her hand that was "coming to pieces like snow" after her bridesmaids got her into a cold bath?
Her wedding dress
Her veil
Her pearl necklace
A letter
After Daisy Buchanan threw out her pearl necklace, what did she say about it?
She said, "Oh, how I do enjoy it!"
She said, "Daisy's change' her mine."
She said, "Gratulate me."
She said, "Never had a drink before."
What did Tom Buchanan's car crash in Santa Barbara reveal about him?
It revealed that he wasn't rich like Daisy Buchanan believed.
It revealed that he didn't have a license.
It revealed that he was having an affair.
It revealed that he was trying to divorce Daisy.
Who is Nick talking about when he says the following? "She was incurably dishonest. She wasn't able to endure being at a disadvantage..." (63).
Daisy Buchanan
Jordan Baker
Lucille McKee
Myrtle Wilson
True or false: Nick pulls Jordan close to him, tightening his arms around her as chapter 4 closes.
True
False
Choose True!
Choose True!
