WorksheetsGatsby Ch. 1-3 Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 14mins
On pg. 11, Jordan asks Nick about his neighbor. Daisy responds "Gatsby?...What Gatsby?" What does Daisy's recognition of Gatsby's name foreshadow?
That she knows him well and has/had feelings for him.
That she is outraged that Jordan knows him.
That she hates him.
That she badly wants to attend one of his parties.
What is the effect of Nick's background and values on the story?
It shows how jaded the war made him.
It gives readers a glimpse of 1940s life.
It brings readers deeper into the story through his skeptical narrative.
It tells the story through a genuine, rather naive perspective.
On pg. 16 Daisy tells Nick, "I'm pretty cynical about everything." What reason exists for Daisy's cynicism?
Jordan has lied to her.
Tom is cheating on her...again.
Nick ignored her throughout dinner.
She has no real friends.
What mood word best describes Tom and Daisy's dinner party?
Awkward
Pleasant
Reflective
Humorous
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)
To symbolize that she’s a good person by incorporating light
To symbolize her being bad or evil because she blocks the light
So the reader understands how large she is
To create a stark contrast to Daisy, Tom's wife
On pg. 28 Tom buys Myrtle a puppy. Why does the author include details about Myrtle’s spending habits?
To show that Myrtle has money of her own
To show that Myrtle spends Tom’s money on whatever she wants
To show that money isn’t important to anyone
To show that money does buy happiness
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?
Because he is poor
Because he is violent
Because she loved someone else
Because he doesn’t love her
How did Myrtle know that she made a mistake by marrying George? What does this tell you about Myrtle?
Myrtle finds out her husband is rich; Myrtle is supercilious.
Myrtle finds out George borrowed a suit to get married in; Myrtle is very superficial.
Myrtle finds out that Tom is poor; She is very naive.
Myrtle finds out George is cheating on her; Myrtle is clueless.
How is Myrtle trying to build her status on the social class ladder?
By using Tom’s wealth to get what she wants
By buying expensive clothing and other things
By changing her behavior around Tom when dealing with other people
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).
Tom is a Catholic
Tom lies to get his way
Tom loves Myrtle
Tom hates Daisy
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...”
The speaker gets to know someone before he/she commits
The speaker is is lonely
The speaker is concerned about his/her future
The speaker depends on appearances to get to know someone
Judging by his treatment of Myrtle and Daisy, what seems to be Tom’s attitude toward women?
Tom hates women and wishes he was never married.
Tom loves women and treats them like gold.
Tom does not respect women.
Tom does not think about other women.
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).
The partygoers are attracted to blue gardens
The partygoers can fly like moths
The partygoers are attracted to lights.
The partygoers are attracted to something potentially destructive.
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.”
He is crazy.
He heard a rumor that Gatsby's books were fake.
He is suspicious of Gatsby and questions the actuality of his wealth.
He hates flimsy books.
What is the nature of the rumors that circulate about Gatsby?
All of the rumors are dark in nature, pointing to illicit activities
All of the rumors are kind in nature, suggesting that people genuinely like Gatsby
All of the rumors are splendid in nature, romanticizing the character of Gatsby
All of the rumors are dull in nature, suggesting that no one takes interest in Gatsby
What irony does Nick notice at Gatsby's party?
Although the party is rowdy and most people are drunk, Gatsby is reserved and never drinks alcohol.
Although his house is huge and opulent, Gatsby laments that his house is too small for him.2
Although many people are gossiping about him, Gatsby brags about the great number of close friends he has.
All of his guests are wealthy and/or famous, but Gatsby has done nothing remarkable in his life.
Which statement best describes a reaction Nick has to Gatsby?
He thinks Gatsby seems decadent and self-indulgent
He is surprised by how informally Gatsby speaks to everyone
He is impressed by Gatsby's smile and think he seems very genuine
He is disgusted by how drunk and rude Gatsby is
After reading chapters 1-3, Fitzgerald asserts that ___ is needed to achieve the American Dream.
Ambition
Persistence
Money
Opportunity
One STUDENT'S book is missing.
Which demonstrates
correct apostrophe usage?
One students car was painted red and black.
One student’s car was painted red and black.
One students’ car was painted red and black.
Which demonstrates correct apostrophe usage?
Many students cars were painted red and black.
Many student’s cars were painted red and black.
Many students’ cars were painted red and black.
Which demonstrates correct
apostrophe usage?
Four coats were picked up from lost and found.
Four coat’s were picked up from lost and found.
Four coats’ were picked up from lost and found.
