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Test Gatsby Ch.1-3

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
From where did the narrator come and why?
a)
From France to establish a vineyard in New York
b)
From the south to become an actor on Broadway
c)
From the northwest to be a fashion designer
d)
From the Midwest to study the bond business
2.
From where did the narrator come and why?
a)
From France to establish a vineyard in New York
b)
From the south to become an actor on Broadway
c)
From the northwest to be a fashion designer
d)
From the Midwest to study the bond business
3.
Describe the narrator's house.
a)
It is one of the largest on the island, made of brick and surrounded by gardens.
b)
It is a renovated carriage house on the grounds of one of the mansions.
c)
It is a weatherbeaten bungalow squeezed between the mansions.
d)
It is roomy, but not too large for one person, with a gazebo and a boathouse.
4.
Describe the Buchanan's house.
a)
It is a formal and traditional colonial Georgian mansion.
b)
It is low and modernistic, designed to blend in with the scenery.
c)
It is a replica of a Spanish hacienda, with a central garden and fountains.
d)
It is palatial, although in a state of disrepair.
5.
How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?
a)
Nick and Tom served in the war together. He met Daisy at their wedding.
b)
Nick and Daisy went to school together. Daisy was dating Tom.
c)
He met them through a friend of his parents in Chicago.
d)
Daisy and Nick are cousins. Nick and Tom knew each other from school.
6.
What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom?
a)
Tom is terminally ill.
b)
Tom is in trouble with the police.
c)
Tom is connected with criminals.
d)
Tom is having an affair.
7.
When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?
a)
"She acts just like her father!"
b)
"I hope she's a beautiful little fool."
c)
"I suppose she talks--and eats, and everything."
d)
"I wish I had never had her."
8.
How does the novel begin?
a)
With Nick Carraway talking about West Egg
b)
With a description of Jordan Baker
c)
With a description of Tom Buchanan
d)
With a piece of advice from his dad
9.
Who is the narrator of the story?
a)
Gatsby
b)
Daisy
c)
Nick
d)
Tom
10.
Who is Nick's neighbor?
a)
Daisy
b)
Tom
c)
Gatsby
d)
Jordan
11.
Who is Jordan Baker
a)
A professional golfer and friend of Daisy's
b)
A woman Nick is in love with and is surprised to see
c)
Tom Buchanan's sister
d)
The woman Tom Buchanan may be having an affair with
12.
Tom discusses a book he is reading with his dinner guests. What does this discussion tell us about Tom?
a)
He is concerned about the future of the American economic system.
b)
He is interested in the history of the upper class.
c)
He is racist.
d)
He is sexist.
13.
What is Gatsby doing when Nick returns from dinner?
a)
He is on a phone call
b)
He is reading a book
c)
He is looking across the water
d)
He is talking to someone
14.

What year does the story start?

a)

1945

b)

1930

c)

1922

d)

1924

15.

From what point of view is the novel The Great Gatsby narrated?

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person limited

d)

Third person omniscient

16.
What was the advice given to Nick by his father?
a)
He reminded Nick that not everyone's had all of the advantages that he's had and that he shouldn't be judgmental of others.
b)
He told Nick that it's okay to judge others because they don't understand the life he's had.
c)
Nick's dad didn't really give him any advice because they do not have a close relationship.
d)
He reminded Nick that he should be proud of all the advantages he's had and it's okay to brag about them to others.
17.

What is the “Valley of Ashes”?

a)

An area in East Egg where a fire had been many years ago.

b)

A barren area separating East & West Egg from New York City.

c)

An industrial zone the train doesn't even stop at.

d)

An imaginary place used as a metaphor for Gatsby’s loneliness.

18.

What does Mrs. Wilson get Tom to buy her while she’s out with Tom and Nick?

a)

sandwiches for lunch

b)

a dog

c)

a new dress

d)

cuff links for Tom

19.

Identify Catherine and Mr. and Mrs. McKee.

a)

Catherine is Nick’s secretary. Mrs. McKee is her sister, and Mr. McKee is her brother-in-law

b)

Catherine is Myrtle’s sister. The McKees live downstairs in the apartment complex

c)

Catherine is Tom’s cousin. The McKees are the apartment managers

d)

Catherine is Mrs. McKee’s best friend. The McKees are old neighbors of Myrtle’s

20.

What does Mr. McKee tell Nick about Gatsby?

a)

Gatsby is the son of a Texas oil tycoon.

b)

Gatsby has recently been released from a mental hospital.

c)

Gatsby donated half a million dollars to an orphanage in his hometown.

d)

Gatsby is the nephew of Kaiser Wilhelm.

21.

What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?

a)

She had to do something to get away from her abusive parents.

b)

She did it to spite George’s former girlfriend.

c)

She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently.

d)

She didn’t think she would ever find a husband, and she was grateful to him for asking her.

22.

What did Tom do to Myrtle when she mentioned Daisy’s name?

a)

He hit her and broke her nose.

b)

He laughed and called her a jealous fool.

c)

He taunted her and repeated Daisy’s name several times more.

d)

He ignored her and went on with his conversation with Nick.

23.

How is Myrtle trying to build her status on the social class ladder? (Select all that apply)

a)

By using Tom's wealth to get what she wants.

b)

By buying expensive clothing and other things.

c)

By changing her behavior around Tom when dealing with other people.

d)

By working hard in her husband's business.

e)

By plotting to kill Daisy so she can marry Tom.

24.
Why does Myrtle regret marrying her husband, Wilson?
a)
Because he is violent
b)
Because he is poor
c)
Because she loved someone else
d)
Because he doesn't love her
25.

In New York City, Tom keeps his affair a secret from everyone.

a)

True

b)

False

26.
Which word does not describe Tom Buchanan? 
a)
Arrogant
b)
Selfish
c)
Jovial
d)
Inconsiderate
27.

What does the Valley of Ashes represent?

a)

The contrast between poor people and rich people (like Tom & Daisy, Gatsby, and Nick).

b)

The fall of American civilization as industrialism occurs.

c)

The distinct difference between rural and city living.

d)

The eventual corruption of New York City by wealthy people (like Tom & Daisy, Gatsby, and Nick).

28.

Where does Tom take Myrtle and Nick?

a)

To a hotel room he regularly rents for his affair.

b)

To an apartment he keeps for his affair.

c)

To a friend's house who he visits often to cover his affair.

d)

To a movie theater to enjoy a silent picture film.

29.

Who owns the repair shop in the Valley of Ashes?

a)

Tom; he pays George Wilson to run it.

b)

Gatsby; it is a cover for his bootleg operations.

c)

George Wilson

d)

There is no repair shop.

30.

What is the (untrue) reason that Tom and Myrtle can't get married, according to Catherine?

a)

Myrtle's husband would kill her if she tried to divorce him.

b)

Daisy is too frail and unhealthy for the shock of a divorce.

c)

Tom will lose his fortune if he gets a divorce.

d)

Daisy is a Catholic and doesn't believe in divorce.

31.

What do Dr. T.J. Eckleburg's eyes represent?

a)

God is always watching.

b)

Nothing; symbolism is made up.

c)

The rich always watch over the poor.

d)

The poor always watch enviously of the rich.

32.
How do many guests arrive at Gatsby's party?
a)
By boat
b)
In a car provided by Gatsby
c)
They walk
d)
By train
33.
What is "special" about Nick's invitation to Gatsby's party?
a)
Nick received his invitation by special delivery
b)
Nick's invitation was hand written
c)
Nick seems to be the one of only a few people actually invited to the party.
d)
Nick is not famous or wealthy, so did not expect to be invited
34.
Who does Nick run into at Gatsby's party?
a)
Tom Buchanan
b)
Daisy Buchanan
c)
Jordan Baker
d)
All of the above
35.
What is Jordan Baker's profession?
a)
famous artist
b)
well known heiress
c)
famous golfer
d)
famous model
36.
What happened to the girl who tore her dress the last time she was at Gatsby's?
a)
She showed up wearing the same dress a second time
b)
She got in an argument with her husband
c)
Gatsby bought her a new one
d)
She drank too much and passed out
37.
What is NOT one of the speculations about Gatsby made by guests at his party?
a)
Gatsby killed a man once
b)
Gatsby was a German spy during the war
c)
Gatsby was in the American army during the war
d)
Gatsby is the cousin to the Kaiser Wilhelm
38.
Who is the "owl-eyed" man?
a)
A friend of Jordan's who thinks he is her boyfriend
b)
A man who seems to be Gatsby's servant
c)
A neighbor of Gatsby's
d)
The man Nick encounters in Gatsby's library
39.
Why is Owl Eyes so surprised with Gatsby's library?
a)
The shelves are made of oak
b)
The pages of the books are cut
c)
The books are real
d)
Gatsby has volume 1 of Stoddard's Lectures
40.
What irony does Nick notice at Gatsby's party?
a)
Although the party is rowdy and most people are drunk, Gatsby is reserved and never drinks alcohol.
b)
Although many people are gossiping about him, Gatsby brags about the great number of close friends he has. 
c)
Although his house is huge and opulent, Gatsby laments that his house is too small for him.
d)
All of his guests are wealthy and/or famous, but Gatsby has done nothing remarkable in his life.
41.
Why is Nick momentarily embarrassed at the party?
a)
He doesn't recognize Jordan immediately
b)
He speaks to a man he does not know is Gatsby
c)
He feels very poor among the other guests
d)
Gatsby did not expect him to actually attend the party
42.
Why is Nick momentarily embarrassed at the party?
a)
He doesn't recognize Jordan immediately
b)
He speaks to a man he does not know is Gatsby
c)
He feels very poor among the other guests
d)
Gatsby did not expect him to actually attend the party
43.
At the party, whom does Gatsby call aside for a private conversation?
a)
Jordan Baker
b)
Nick
c)
Daisy Buchanan
d)
Myrtle
44.
At the party, whom does Gatsby call aside for a private conversation?
a)
Jordan Baker
b)
Nick
c)
Daisy Buchanan
d)
Myrtle
45.
What do Gatsby and Nick plan to do the morning after the party?
a)
They plan to go into New York to visit Myrtle at her apartment.
b)
They plan to visit Jordan at her aunt's house
c)
They plan to go up in the hydroplane
d)
They plan to take Gatsby's boat out into the bay
46.
Which statement best describes a reaction Nick has to Gatsby?
a)
He thinks Gatsby seems decadent and self-indulgent
b)
He is impressed by Gatsby's smile and think he seems very genuine
c)
He is surprised by how informally Gatsby speaks to everyone
d)
He is disgusted by how drunk and rude Gatsby is
47.
At the end of the party most couples end up doing what?
a)
Arguing
b)
Helping each other back to their cars
c)
Crying
d)
Dancing together
48.
All of the following happen at the scene of the car wreck at the end of Gatsby's party EXCEPT:
a)
The front wheel is torn off
b)
The driver still believes he can drive the car
c)
Owl Eyes was the car's driver
d)
The car runs off the road into a ditch
49.
Nick comes to learn all of the following about Jordan EXCEPT
a)
She was accused of cheating at a golf tournament she won
b)
She left the roof of a borrowed car open , then lied about it
c)
She is a careless driver
d)
She likes small parties
50.
What does Nick think of Jordan?
a)
He thinks she is genuine and caring
b)
He thinks she has integrity and is trustworthy
c)
He thinks she is incurably dishonest
d)
He thinks she would be a wonderful wife
51.
Who says, "I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known"
a)
Gatsby
b)
Nick
c)
Jordan Baker
d)
Daisy Buchanan
52.
Who says, "And I like large parties. They're so intimate. At small parties there isn't any privacy."
a)
Daisy Buchanan
b)
Nick
c)
Gatsby
d)
Jordan Baker
53.
Why is Jay Gatsby so famous?
a)
He throws elaborate parties.
b)
He is the town's mayor.
c)
He is a war hero.
d)
He supports local charities

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