WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby Chapters 4 - 6 Reading Check
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
How does Chapter 4 begin?
With a casual conversation
between Nick and Jordan
With a lengthy description of all
the various guests who
attended Gatsby’s parties
With a detailed account of the
extravagant appearance of
Gatsby’s mansion
With Nick reflecting upon
old/new money
During chapter 4, which of the following best describes Nick’s belief in Gatsby’s story of his background?
He is in utter disbelief throughout the entire conversation.
At firs the is skeptical, but then he is convinced it is true.
He never doubts Gatsby because he is so captivated by
him.
He starts out trusting Gatsby, but in the end, cannot believe
him.
During chapter 4, who do Gatsby and Nick run into at lunch?
Myrtle
Daisy
Tom
Jordan
Where does Gatsby first tell Nick about himself
In his car
by the pool
at the party
during lunch
During chapter 4, what ironic comment does Wolfsheim make about Gatsby?
Handsome to look at and a perfect gentleman.”
“Gatsby’s very careful about women. He would never so much as look at a friend’s wife.”
“There’s the kind of man you’d like to take home and introduce to your mother and sister.”
“He went to Oggsford College in England.”
In chapter 4, what does Jordan suspect is one of the reasons Gatsby throws so many parties?
He half expects Daisy to wander in one night.
He knows Daisy loves parties, so he throws parties to symbolically honor her.
He hopes that his parties will make the news so that Daisy
notices him.
He hopes to find a replacement girl for Daisy.
What does Nick think of Gatsby’s plan to come over to Nick’s house when Daisy is over for tea?
He is ambivalent because he does not understand Gatsby’s
purpose or plan for Daisy.
He is shocked because Gatsby has done so much for Daisy just for it to culminate in a casual meeting.
He is angry because he doesn’t want to encourage Daisy to commit adultery.
He is disgusted because he thinks Gatsby is stalking Daisy in an unhealthy manner.
Who tells Nick the story of Daisy
and Gatsby’s young love?
During chapter 5, 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
During chapter 5, how does Daisy react to Gatsby’s mansion?
She is neutral because wealth does not impress her.
She is clearly skeptical of Gatsby’s “new money” status
She is jealous because Gatsby’s house is bigger than hers.
She is impressed, but she doesn’t know how Gatsby lives there all alone.
During chapter 5, what does Gatsby do when Daisy arrives?
He disappears and then knocks on the front door.
He starts crying of happiness.
He casually acts like he barely remembers Daisy.
He nearly faints from anxiety.
During chapter 5, what does Nick say about Gatsby’s dream at the end of the chapter?
Daisy never loved Gatsby.
Gatsby wasted his whole life dreaming of Daisy.
Gatsby might have over-dreamed Daisy.
Gatsby’s dreams are fulling coming true.
In chapter 5, how do Gatsby and Daisy look at the end of the day when Nick leaves them?
Nervous to be alone with each other
Completely lost in each other’s presence
Still very awkward
Tense, as if they need to discuss the past
What is Gatsby’s real name?
James Gatz
James Gattinger
James Gatsburger
Jameson Gatsby
What does Gatsby want Daisy to do?
a) Leave Tom and elope with Gatsby.
b) Tell Tom she never loved him, only Gatsby.
c) Continue the affair until she feels confident enough to divorce Tom
d) Let Gatsby confront Tom and tell him the truth
What does Nick say about
Gatsby’s dream at the end of
Chapter 5?
Daisy never loved Gatsby.
Gatsby wasted his whole life
dreaming of Daisy.
Gatsby might have over-
dreamed Daisy.
Gatsby’s dreams are fulling
coming true.
During chapter 6, 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
During the party in chapter 6, what does Gatsby call
Tom to annoy him?
Calls him Tim
Call him Ole Tommy Boy
Calls him a hulking brute
Calls him the polo player
During chapter 6, when Nick describes Daisy and Gatsby’s first kiss, what does he say happened?
Daisy immediately professed her love for Gatsby
Daisy blossomed and forever changed Gatsby’s life
Daisy poisoned Gatsby and made him her slave
Gatsby fell in love with Daisy’s money
What do Daisy and Gatsby
do at Gatsby’s party during Chapter 6?
Drink together
Dance together
Sneak away to swim in
the bay
Hang out with Nick so
they aren’t along
together
