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WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
Where does Gatsby’s reunion with Daisy take place?
By the pool
At Nick’s house
At the golf tournament
At the second Gatsby party that Nick attends
George Wilson owns a garage.
True
False
Meyer Wolfsheim is a magazine publisher.
True
False
Daisy is driving the car that kills Myrtle Wilson.
True
False
Jordan Baker
dislikes Nick throughout the entire story
knows Meyer Wolfsheim through her bookie
is a childhood friend of Daisy’s
is married to man who is never named
Nick meets Tom’s mistress during a wedding at the Plaza.
True
False
For Gatsby, the green light is a symbol for
Daisy’s hopes and dreams
Gatsby’s hopes and dreams
the wealth of the residents in East Egg
the poverty of his upbringing
Gatsby’s real name is
John Gatz
Jack Gatz
James Gatz
Robert Gatz
Myrtle was initially attracted to Tom because
he dressed expensively
he stopped to give money to a homeless man
he offered her a ride while she was at a bus stop
he treated her with respect
Daisy seems especially impressed by Gatsby’s shirts.
True
False
From where does Gatsby recognize Nick?
Nick was an undergraduate at Oxford during the months Gatsby studied there
Nick works at the bond house where Gatsby’s stolen securities were taken from
Nick and Gatsby fought in the same battle in World War I
Gatsby has seen his next-door neighbor around, but assumed Nick was one of his own servants
Gatsby and Nick go into business together.
True
False
Wolfsheim’s cufflinks are made of
shark teeth
human teeth
pure gold
wolf fangs
Attendance at Gatsby’s parties is by invitation only.
True
False
Tom Buchanan investigates Gatsby’s business dealings
because the two men plan to buy land together
because Tom has been falsely accused of fraud
to destroy Gatsby as a rival for Daisy’s attention
to prove that Tom is a man of high principles
Michaelis tells George Wilson that Gatsby is the owner of the “death car.”
True
False
Tom reads books about the decline of civilization.
True
False
The novel
begins in the past and goes into the present
begins in the present and goes back to the past
begins in the future and moves into the present
is told in chronological order
One of Jordan’s faults is that she is dishonest.
True
False
With the exception of Nick, Gatsby’s father, and the minister, no one attends Gatsby’s burial.
True
False
Nick boasts of being tolerant and
romantic
generous
honest
smart
Wilson thinks T.J. Eckleburg is God.
True
False
Nick rents a house in West Egg.
True
False
Gatsby’s father refuses to attend the funeral of his son.
True
False
Gatbsy inherits $25,000 from Dan Cody, but never receives it.
True
False
Daisy is from
Louisville
Lexington
Chicago
New York
Meyer Wolfsheim is a gangster.
True
False
Gatsby changed his name when he was 15 years old.
True
False
Gatsby lives in East Egg.
True
False
Michaelis was
Italian
Hungarian
Spanish
Greek
The story switches narration between Nick, Gatsby, and Jordan.
True
False
When Wilson learns that it was actually Daisy who killed his wife, he stalks Daisy in Chicago.
True
False
Tom feels guilty about his role in Gatsby’s murder.
True
False
The story, which was published in 1925, is set in 1922.
True
False
Nick Carraway comes from a family of poor farmers.
True
False
At the end of the novel, Nick finally has the strength to confront Tom.
True
False
Gatsby’s party guests always behaved themselves very well.
True
False
Who tells Nick about Tom’s affair?
Daisy
Jordan
Tom
Gatsby
When Daisy’s daughter was born, what did she say she hoped she would be?
An empowered, independent woman
An innocent little lamb
A gorgeous model
A beautiful little fool
Who is fascinated with Gatsby’s collection of real books?
Nick
Jordan
Owl Eyes
The librarian
Where does Gatsby tell Nick about his past?
On the porch of his mansion
On his dock
In his car
At lunch
What makes Daisy cry?
Her green light, visible from Gatsby’s house
Gatsby’s newspaper clippings of her
Gatsby’s collection of fine shirts
The flowers Gatsby has arranged for her
Upon what issue do Nick and Gatsby disagree?
The sin of adultery
The ability to move up in social class
The ability to repeat the past
The success of World War I
When Tom, Nick, and Jordan stop at Wilson’s garage on the way to the city, all of the following happen EXCEPT:
Myrtle stares out the window in distress, mistaking Jordan for Daisy
Tom realizes that Wilson has found out about Myrtle’s affair
Wilson asks about buying Tom’s car again
Wilson suspects Myrtle is cheating on him with Tom
Which option describes the travel arrangements for heading INTO the city?
Gatsby and Daisy ride in Gatsby’s car, while Tom, Nick, and Jordan ride in Tom’s car.
Gatsby and Daisy ride in Tom’s car, while Tom, Nick, and Jordan ride in Gatsby’s car.
Gatsby and Nick ride in Gatsby’s car, while Tom, Daisy, and Jordan ride in Gatsby’s car.
Gatsby, Daisy, and Nick ride in Tom’s car, while Tom and Jordan ride in Gatsby’s car.
Who was driving the car that killed Myrtle?
Gatsby
Tom
Nick
Daisy
What color is (Gatsby’s) car that hits Myrtle?
Blue
White
Yellow
Black
What is Gatsby doing when he is murdered?
Standing on dock, looking at the green light
Swimming in his pool, waiting on a phone call from Daisy
Sleeping in his bed, dreaming of Daisy
Speaking to Daisy on the phone
Who discovers Gatsby’s body?
Daisy and Tom
Nick and Gatsby’s servants
Jordan
Meyer Wolfsheim
What do the newspapers report about Gatsby’s death?
The newspapers report that Wilson murdered Gatsby because he was having an affair with Myrtle.
The newspapers do not even report Gatsby’s death.
The newspapers report the truth—that Wilson was mistaken when he murdered Gatsby.
The newspapers report that Wilson was a madman deranged by his grief.
What was written in the back of the book that Gatsby’s father had?
A detailed schedule from Gatsby’s younger years
Gatsby’s summer reading list
A love letter to Daisy that he never sent
Gatsby’s budget
Nick ends the book by talking about…
Daisy’s carelessness
Gatsby’s green light
His alcoholism
The new owner of Gatsby’s mansion
