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Worksheets"The Great Gatsby" Test (Honors)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the difference in how Nick and Tom portray their thoughts about money?
Nick is newly rich and is humble whereas Tom is from generational money and believes money brings power.
Nick and Tom both come from generation money but Nick doesn't let it drive him whereas Tom lets money and its perks drive him.
Nick comes from "old money" and uses it to influence others, but Tom doesn't try to influence others because of his humility.
Tom's about having all the power that comes with having wealth, and Nick is starting to learn Tom's ways and is moving toward having more power especially with money.
What can the reader infer about Myrtle Wilson?
She was helpful and tried to make friends with everyone.
She wanted to advance herself and did what she could support her husband.
She was faithful and did all she could to prove herself.
She had desires to advance in her social status but felt held down.
Daisy adored Tom when they were first married.
True
False
Who does Myrtle see with Tom in the car on their way to New York?
Daisy
Jordan
Anne
Darcy
Why does George plan to move away from New York?
Myrtle has seemed unhappy.
His cousin lives in San Diego.
Myrtle asks to move.
He found out Myrtle was cheating.
Why does Myrtle run out to meet Gatsby's car?
She sees Daisy in it.
She saw Tom driving it earlier that day.
She's also secretly involved with Gatsby.
She thought Nick was driving it.
Who was driving the car that hit Myrtle?
Daisy
Gatsby
Tom
George
Why does Gatsby feel "married" to Daisy?
She told him she loved him.
They secretly got married.
They slept together.
She never loved Tom.
What happens to Gatsby at the end of the story?
He runs away with Daisy, but Tom kills them both.
Tom kills Gatsby in the pool.
George Wilson kills Gatsby then shoots himself.
Gatsby runs away with Daisy to Russia.
Other than Nick and Henry, who comes to Gatsby's funeral?
Tom
"Owl Eyes"
No one
Daisy
Who is Henry Gatz?
Gatsby's father
Gatsby's lawyer
Gatsby's business partner
Gatsby's best friend from the war
Why is Jay Gatsby so famous?
He throws elaborate parties.
He is the town's mayor.
He is a war hero.
He supports local charities.
What does Jordan reveal happened in August just after Tom and Daisy were married?
Tom was caught with another woman when he wrecked his car.
Tom realized how much he was in love with Daisy.
Daisy was caught in an affair.
Daisy realized Tom loved her despite his affairs.
