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WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby Chapter 9
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 38mins
Which statement best characterizes Tom’s feelings toward Gatsby’s death?
He blames himself.
He thinks it was unfortunate but inevitable.
He thinks Gatsby deserved it.
He wishes he would have been the one to die.
How does Jordan react to Nick breaking up with her?
She becomes hysterical.
She is indifferent.
She claims to be engaged to another man.
She punches him in the eye.
What word best describes Gatsby's father's feelings about his son?
proud
resentful
devastated
bewildered
Gatsby's father shows Nick a book that belonged to Gatsby as a child. What did James Gatz's notes in his book indicate about him?
He was ashamed of his family and upbringing.
He had goals for himself and was willing to work for them.
He intended to move away and create a better life for himself.
His family was struggling financially, and he wanted to help.
What did Klipspringer call Gatsby's house for?
funeral details
to express his condolences
a pair of shoes
his piano
What does Nick discover when he tries to notify Daisy that Gatsby has been killed?
The police found Daisy to be guilty of a crime.
Daisy and Tom have left with baggage and they left no forwarding address or information about when they will return.
Tom refuses to let Nick relay the information to Daisy.
Daisy has already heard that Gatsby has been killed.
How does George Wilson find his way to Gatsby?
The police identify Gatsby's car.
Tom tells him where to find the driver who killed Myrtle.
He spots the yellow car from the street.
A witness recognizes Gatsby.
How does Gatsby's father learn of his son’s death?
An associate of Wolfshiem's calls him.
The police tell him.
He sees it on the nightly news.
He reads it in the newspaper.
Who refuses to attend Gatsby’s funeral, despite claiming great affection for him?
Daisy
Owl-Eyes
Meyer Wolfshiem
the police commissioner
How does Nick react to Klipspringer’s phone call?
He asks Klipspringer to bring Lucille when he comes.
He hangs up on him.
He tells him not to come to the funeral.
He accuses Klipspringer of killing Gatsby.
What information about the funeral surprises Owl Eyes?
that Gatsby's father arrived
that the funeral is not followed by a party/reception
that none of Gatsby’s party guests are in attendance
that it is held so long after Gatsby's death
What does Nick decide to do at the end of the novel?
try to make the best of living in New York
go back West
try to rekindle his friendship with the Buchanans
marry Jordan
Why doesn't Wolfshiem choose to attend the funeral?
He said he had important business and couldn't get mixed up in it.
He said he was already out of town and couldn't return in time.
He said he was sick and couldn't be there.
He said it's a shame, but he never really liked Gatsby.
What happens with Nick and Jordan’s relationship at the end of the novel?
It ends after Nick sees she's just like Tom and Daisy.
It ends when Jordan refuses to see Nick anymore.
They decide to get married.
They get into a big fight and she leaves him.
In the beginning of the book, Nick didn’t count himself as an “Easterner.” How does he feel about the East now?
He becomes disillusioned with the East and moves back to the Midwest.
He loves the East but moves back with his family.
He is upset over the death of Gatsby and the loss of his cousin so he moves home.
He enjoyed his time away from home and decides to stay in New York.
What is it that made Gatsby great?
his hope and capacity to dream
his large personal fortune he's earned
his dedication to rekindling a lost love
his outstanding business sense
How does Gatsby’s funeral reinforce the actual position that Gatsby attains in society?
He was never accepted by the rich even though he had money and threw parties.
He was accepted by a selfish group of people who wouldn't lift a finger to help a fellow human being.
He wanted to become a part of the middle class but was too wealthy to do it.
He wanted to show he was good enough, but no one would listen to him.
Who are the people who attend Gatsby's funeral?
Nick and Mr. Gatz
Nick, Tom, and Daisy
Nick, Mr. Gatz, Owl-Eyes, some servants, Klipspringer, and the gardener
Nick, Mr. Gatz, the minister, some servants, the postman, and Owl-Eyes
Gatsby's father shows Nick a copy of the book "Hopalong Cassidy" that used to belong to Gatsby when he was a boy. What were the two things Gatsby had written down inside the back cover?
The word Daisy and a list of general resolves
A daily schedule and a list of general resolves
A newspaper with the name Gatsby and the name Daisy
A clipping from a Sears Roebuck catalog and the name Dan Cody
Why does Gatsby's father refuse to bring Gatsby's body back West?
Gatsby liked it better in the East.
His body had degraded too much.
The army said he had to be buried in New York.
Gatsby's father wanted him to be buried with his wealth.
Why does Nick arrange Gatsby's funeral?
to steal his money
Nobody else would.
Wolfshiem said he would kill him otherwise.
Owl Eyes begged him to.
What does Gatsby's father show Nick?
a picture of his childhood farm
a picture of Gatsby's house
a picture of Gatsby's favorite horse
a picture of Gatsby and Daisy dancing
When Nick runs into Tom on Fifth Avenue in New York, what does he refuse to do?
look into Tom's eyes
shake Tom's hand
tell Tom about Dan Cody
give Tom money
What did Tom admit to Nick?
He kissed Jordan one night.
He told Daisy about Gatsby's shirts.
He told Wilson about Gatsby's car.
He killed the American Dream.
Why does Tom think he suffered during Gatsby's death?
He lost Myrtle and his love apartment.
He lost Daisy's love and respect.
He has too many bills to pay now.
He had to speak to the newspapers about it.
What does Nick realize about Tom and Daisy?
They were going to be very poor one day soon.
They weren't that bad, just confused about life.
They were uncaring people who use money to solve their problems.
They had changed into better people and would give all their money to the poor.
On his last night in West Egg, where does Nick go?
to Minnesota Drive
to Jordan's new house
the the green light on the dock
to Gatsby's mansion
What is written on the steps leading into Gatsby's mansion?
a bad word
a note from Daisy
a lewd drawing
a racist symbol
Where does Nick sit at the end of the chapter?
the dock behind the Buchanans
the beach behind Gatsby's house
the train station in New York
at his new house in California
What is Gatsby's father's name?
Jim D. Gatz
John L. Gatsby
Henry C. Gatz
Harold A. Kumar
At the end of his conversation with Tom, what does Nick do?
shake Tom's hand
punch Tom in the face
promise to meet Tom
spit on Tom's shoes
What does Catherine tell the coroner about her sister's affair?
It had recently started.
It was with Gatsby rather than Tom.
She hadn't had an affair.
The affair was over at the time of the accident.
Based on the "bad driver" metaphor, whom does Jordan feel is the "bad driver" in her life?
Nick
Daisy
her aunt
Tom
How does Nick refer to Tom and Daisy at the end of the book?
arrogant
deceitful
careless
disgraceful
How does Gatsby's father react to the news of his son's death?
He refuses to come to the funeral.
He asks that the funeral be postponed until his arrival.
He asks that the funeral be moved to Minnesota.
He refuses to come to the funeral unless it is moved to Minnesota.
Which character does Nick successfully contact on the day of Gatsby's death?
Daisy
Wolfshiem
Klipspringer
Owl Eyes
What part of Catherine's testimony about her sister is FALSE?
"...her sister had never seen Gatsby..."
"...her sister was completely happy with her husband..."
"...at one time, her sister had wanted to move out West..."
"her sister had never had a drink a day in her life..."
What part of Catherine's testimony about her sister is TRUE?
"...her sister had never seen Gatsby..."
"...her sister was completely happy with her husband..."
"...her sister had been into no mischief whatever..."
"her sister did not own a dog..."
What testimony does Michaelis give at the inquest of Gatsby's death?
Michaelis said George Wilson suspected his wife was having an affair.
Michaelis said George Wilson had asked him to help kill Gatsby.
Michaelis said George Wilson had been plotting to kill Gatsby for weeks.
Michaelis said George Wilson suspected Gatsby of having stolen from him.
What item made Tom "cr[y] like a baby"?
Dog leash
Dog collar
Dog biscuits
Dog bed
Which character says, "'Let us learn to show friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead'"?
Tom
Henry
Wolfshiem
Nick
Which character says, "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past"?
Tom
Henry
Wolfshiem
Nick
How does Tom feel about his role in Gatsby's murder?
Tom feels guilty for his actions that led to Gatsby's death.
Tom feels justified for his actions that led to Gatsby's death.
Tom did not realize that his actions would lead to Gatsby's death
Tom denies that his actions led to Gatsby's death.
Klipspringer's excuse for not coming to Gatsby's funeral was because he had to
attend a picnic.
go on a business trip.
attend his father's funeral.
participate in a marathon.
While arranging Gatsby's funeral, Nick finds evidence of Gatsby's illegal dealings when
he receives a mysterious, shady phone call.
a group of mobsters show up at Gatsby's mansion.
a package of contraband shows up on Gatsby's doorstep.
he found a letter that was written in some sort of code.
In their last meeting, Jordan tells Nick that she had trusted him, but it turns out that he's
nothing but a cheapskate.
the worst man she's ever met
just as careless as she is.
too cold and unfeeling to ever experience love
Nick ends the story of Gatsby by talking about
Daisy’s carelessness.
Gatsby’s green light.
his alcoholism.
the new owner of Gatsby’s mansion.
Where did Tom and Daisy Buchanan go at the beginning of Chapter 9?
Chicago
Gatsby's funeral
We don't know.
France
After the police investigation, it is determined that Wilson shot Gatsby because
Wilson was deranged by grief.
Gatsby killed Myrtle.
Gatsby was having an affair with Myrtle.
Wilson was jealous of Gatsby's fortune.
Who says, "'We were so thick like that in everything -- always together'" (179).
Nick
Tom
Wolfshiem
Owl Eyes
