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Gatsby Ch. 1-3 Review

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

On pg. 11, Jordan asks Nick about his neighbor. Daisy responds "Gatsby?...What Gatsby?" What does Daisy's recognition of Gatsby's name foreshadow?

a)

That she knows him well and has/had feelings for him.

b)

That she is outraged that Jordan knows him.

c)

That she hates him.

d)

That she badly wants to attend one of his parties.

2.

What is the effect of Nick's background and values on the story?

a)

It shows how jaded the war made him.

b)

It gives readers a glimpse of 1940s life.

c)

It brings readers deeper into the story through his skeptical narrative.

d)

It tells the story through a genuine, rather naive perspective.

3.

On pg. 16 Daisy tells Nick, "I'm pretty cynical about everything." What reason exists for Daisy's cynicism?

a)

Jordan has lied to her.

b)

Tom is cheating on her...again.

c)

Nick ignored her throughout dinner.

d)

She has no real friends.

4.

What mood word best describes Tom and Daisy's dinner party?

a)

Awkward

b)

Pleasant

c)

Reflective

d)

Humorous

5.

On pg. 25, when Myrtle is introduced, why is she described as “a thickish figure of a woman (who) blocked out the light from the office door”? (select two answers)

a)

To symbolize that she’s a good person by incorporating light

b)

To symbolize her being bad or evil because she blocks the light

c)

So the reader understands how large she is

d)

To create a stark contrast to Daisy, Tom's wife

6.

On pg. 28 Tom buys Myrtle a puppy. Why does the author include details about Myrtle’s spending habits?

a)

To show that Myrtle has money of her own

b)

To show that Myrtle spends Tom’s money on whatever she wants

c)

To show that money isn’t important to anyone

d)

To show that money does buy happiness

7.

On pg. 35 readers learn that George, Myrtle's husband, had to borrow a suit to get married in. Why does Myrtle regret marrying her husband, Wilson?

a)

Because he is poor

b)

Because he is violent

c)

Because she loved someone else

d)

Because he doesn’t love her

8.

How did Myrtle know that she made a mistake by marrying George? What does this tell you about Myrtle?

a)

Myrtle finds out her husband is rich; Myrtle is supercilious.

b)

Myrtle finds out George borrowed a suit to get married in; Myrtle is very superficial.

c)

Myrtle finds out that Tom is poor; She is very naive.

d)

Myrtle finds out George is cheating on her; Myrtle is clueless.

9.

How is Myrtle trying to build her status on the social class ladder?

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

10.

What does the following line reveal about Tom? “It’s really his wife that’s keeping them apart. She’s a Catholic, and they don’t believe in divorce" (33).

a)

Tom is a Catholic

b)

Tom lies to get his way

c)

Tom loves Myrtle

d)

Tom hates Daisy

11.

What does the following line reveal about the speaker? “He had on a dress suit and patent leather shoes, and I couldn’t keep my eyes off him...”

a)

The speaker gets to know someone before he/she commits

b)

The speaker is is lonely

c)

The speaker is concerned about his/her future

d)

The speaker depends on appearances to get to know someone

12.

Judging by his treatment of Myrtle and Daisy, what seems to be Tom’s attitude toward women?

a)

Tom hates women and wishes he was never married.

b)

Tom loves women and treats them like gold.

c)

Tom does not respect women.

d)

Tom does not think about other women.

13.

What does the following metaphor about the moths suggest about the people who attend Gatsby’s parties? : “In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars” (39).

a)

The partygoers are attracted to blue gardens

b)

The partygoers can fly like moths

c)

The partygoers are attracted to lights.

d)

The partygoers are attracted to something potentially destructive.

14.

What is the main reason Owl Eyed Man says the following about the books in Gatsby’s library?: “Absolutely real- have pages and everything. I thought they’d be a nice durable cardboard. Matter of fact, they’re absolutely real.”

a)

He is crazy.

b)

He heard a rumor that Gatsby's books were fake.

c)

He is suspicious of Gatsby and questions the actuality of his wealth.

d)

He hates flimsy books.

15.

What is the nature of the rumors that circulate about Gatsby?

a)

All of the rumors are dark in nature, pointing to illicit activities

b)

All of the rumors are kind in nature, suggesting that people genuinely like Gatsby

c)

All of the rumors are splendid in nature, romanticizing the character of Gatsby

d)

All of the rumors are dull in nature, suggesting that no one takes interest in Gatsby

16.

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 his house is huge and opulent, Gatsby laments that his house is too small for him.2

c)

Although many people are gossiping about him, Gatsby brags about the great number of close friends he has.

d)

All of his guests are wealthy and/or famous, but Gatsby has done nothing remarkable in his life.

17.

Which statement best describes a reaction Nick has to Gatsby?

a)

He thinks Gatsby seems decadent and self-indulgent

b)

He is surprised by how informally Gatsby speaks to everyone

c)

He is impressed by Gatsby's smile and think he seems very genuine

d)

He is disgusted by how drunk and rude Gatsby is

18.

After reading chapters 1-3, Fitzgerald asserts that ___ is needed to achieve the American Dream.

a)

Ambition

b)

Persistence

c)

Money

d)

Opportunity

19.
Which is NOT true?
a)
Use an apostrophe to form contractions
b)
Use an apostrophe to show ownership
c)
Use an apostrophe to form a plural noun
20.
Correct APOSTROPHE usage?
One STUDENT'S book is missing.
a)
YES
b)
NO
21.

Which demonstrates

correct apostrophe usage?

a)

One students car was painted red and black.

b)

One student’s car was painted red and black.

c)

One students’ car was painted red and black.

22.

Which demonstrates correct apostrophe usage?

a)

Many students cars were painted red and black.

b)

Many student’s cars were painted red and black.

c)

Many students’ cars were painted red and black.

23.

Which demonstrates correct

apostrophe usage?

a)

Four coats were picked up from lost and found.

b)

Four coat’s were picked up from lost and found.

c)

Four coats’ were picked up from lost and found.

24.
Complete this line: Both of their _____ were out of tune.
a)
pianos
b)
piano's 
25.
Complete this line: Can you please replace the batteries in these two ______?
a)
watch's
b)
watchs
c)
watches
d)
watches'
26.
Complete this line: All of the silk _____ are on sale today.
a)
scarves
b)
scarfs
c)
scarf's