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The Great Gatsby: Ch. 6-9

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 2hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nick tells Gatsby that he cannot repeat the past. How does he respond to this?

a)

"Of course you can, old sport."

b)

"I know that, old sport."

c)

"I'm not trying to, old sport."

d)

"That's ridiculous, old sport, I know you can."

2.

What is the true reason Gatsby changes his name?

a)

He absolutely hates his given name.

b)

He wishes to reinvent himself and not follow his parent's path.

c)

He wanted to show everyone that he was independent.

d)

He thought a new name would give him a higher social status.

3.

How does Gatsby reveal his lack of social graces to Tom?

a)

He accepts an insincere dinner invitation.

b)

He gets drunk.

c)

He yells at a crippled old man.

d)

He mixes soda in his champagne.

4.

Where was Gatsby born?

a)

A New York slum

b)

A farm in North Dakota

c)

San Francisco

d)

His birthplace is never revealed

5.

What epithet does Gatsby condescendingly add to Tom's name every time he introduces him at his party?

a)

"the polo player"

b)

"the rich man across the bay"

c)

"Daisy's husband"

d)

"the former football player"

6.

What does Gatsby want Daisy to admit?

a)

That she never loved Tom.

b)

That she only married Tom for convenience.

c)

That she is going to leave Tom for him.

d)

That she loves his parties and is glad he throws them.

7.

Tom adamantly wants to learn "the truth" about Gatsby. What is it he wants to know?

a)

how Gatsby knows his wife

b)

what kind of friendship he has with Nick

c)

how he earns his money

d)

how he knows Myrtle Wilson

8.

What did Daisy think of the party?

a)

She liked it; she was impressed by the celebrities.

b)

She like it; she welcomed the opportunity to see Gatsby.

c)

She didn't like it; she was jealous of the other women.

d)

She didn't like it; she found it loathsome and below her.

9.

What does Tom originally think Gatsby's line of business is?

a)

a murderer

b)

a bank robber

c)

a bootlegger

d)

a drug dealer

10.
What is a quality that Gatsby took away from his experience with Dan Cody?
a)
He enjoys drinking
b)
He rarely ever drinks
c)
He has a passion for mining copper
d)
He dislikes traveling
11.
What does Gatsby learn from Dan Cody?
a)
How to sail
b)
How to seduce women
c)
How to make money
d)
How the wealthy live
12.

Why is Gatsby upset after the party?

a)

Someone spilled wine on his suit.

b)

He learns he has lost money in the stock market.

c)

Daisy does not have a good time.

d)

Tom decided to come to the party with Daisy.

13.

In what year did Gatsby graduate college?

a)

1915

b)

1916

c)

1917

d)

He never graduated

14.

What did Cody share with Gatsby?

a)

He taught him how to act like a rich man and gave him advice.

b)

His life insurance.

c)

He gave him a chance to go see his family.

d)

He offered to adopt him.

15.

According to new information in Chapter 6, how did Gatsby gain his wealth?

a)

He inherited it from Dan Cody

b)

He inherited it from his family

c)

He won the lottery

d)

He earned it himself

16.

Tom attends one of Gatsby's parties. Nick suspects he does so because

a)

He doesn't trust Gatsby

b)

He was bothered by Daisy's frequent visits there

c)

He wants to befriend the mysterious and wealthy man

d)

He wants to be more social

17.
What does Tom suspect of Gatsby?
a)
that he's a bootlegger
b)
that he probably has several girlfriends
c)
that he's a great guy
d)
that he'll likely move soon
18.

The Green Light symbolizes..

a)

materialism

b)

Gatsby's longings-for Daisy and wealth/respect

c)

second chances

d)

Gatsby's entire life ahead

19.

We find that Gatsby's real college experience was..

a)

he attended Oxford College in England

b)

he attended St. Olaf's in Minnesota and worked at college as a janitor

c)

he graduated from Oxford College in England

d)

he never attended college at all

20.

How much was Gatsby supposed to inherit from his mentor Dan Cody?

a)

$250,000

b)

$25

c)

$25,000

d)

$250

21.

Why did Gatsby throw his parties?

a)

To attract Daisy

b)

To sell his booze

c)

To become famous

d)

Wolfsheim told him to do it to increase his mob connections.

22.

Why does Gatsby fire his servants?

a)

since he no longer throws extravagant parties, he no longer needs them

b)

he wishes to prevent gossip about his relationship with Daisy

c)

he can no longer afford them

d)

he thinks that one of them is a spy for Tom Buchanan

23.

How does Gatsby make the majority of his money?

a)

He is a gambler and "fixes" sporting events

b)

He inherited it

c)

He is a bootlegger

d)

He invests money in the stock market

24.

What did George do to Myrtle?

a)

He took her to the hospital to have her broken nose fixed. He wants her to know he loves her and forgives her, no matter what she has done.

b)

He beats her in a jealous rage. He overheard her talking to her sister about Tom.

c)

He locked her in her room. He suspects she is having an affair.

d)

He brought her flowers and promised to be a better husband. He is worried that she will leave him.

25.

While driving ________________'s car, __________________ kills Myrtle.

a)

Tom; Daisy

b)

Tom; Gatsby

c)

Gatsby; Daisy

d)

Gatsby; Gatsby

26.

Which of these statements about other characters' reactions to Myrtle's death is true?

a)

Wilson thinks she deserved it for cheating on him

b)

Tom's first instinct is to protect himself. Later he cries

c)

Nick is not interested because he hardly knows her

d)

Gatsby thinks he can make up for it by paying Wilson a lot of money

27.

When Tom, Nick, and Jordan stop at Wilson’s garage on the way to the city, all of the following happen EXCEPT:

a)

Myrtle stares out the window in distress, mistaking Jordan for Daisy

b)

Tom realizes that Wilson has found out about Myrtle’s affair

c)

Wilson asks about buying Tom’s car again

d)

Wilson suspects Myrtle is cheating on him with Tom

28.

At the Buchanan household, Gatsby says Daisy’s voice is full of…

a)

Money

b)

Happiness

c)

Beauty

d)

Seduction

29.

Which option describes the travel arrangements for heading INTO the city?

a)

Gatsby and Daisy ride in Gatsby’s car, while Tom, Nick, and Jordan ride in Tom’s car.

b)

Gatsby and Daisy ride in Tom’s car, while Tom, Nick, and Jordan ride in Gatsby’s car.

c)

Gatsby and Nick ride in Gatsby’s car, while Tom, Daisy, and Jordan ride in Gatsby’s car.

d)

Gatsby, Daisy, and Nick ride in Tom’s car, while Tom and Jordan ride in Gatsby’s car.

30.

What is Gatsby doing at the very end of the chapter?

a)

Developing a plan to run away to escape the consequences of the car crash

b)

Crying on his dock because he realizes that he last lost Daisy forever

c)

Standing outside the Buchanan household to make sure Daisy is okay

d)

Talking to Wolfsheim in the hopes he can arrange a hit man to murder Tom

31.

Who was driving the car that killed Myrtle?

a)

Gataby

b)

Tom

c)

Nick

d)

Daisy

32.

How does Nick feel by the end of the night?

a)

He feels sick and disgusted with everything and everyone.

b)

He is upset that he didn’t get to celebrate his birthday.

c)

He is genuinely upset for Gatsby because he lost Daisy forever.

d)

He is scared for Gatsby now that he is taking the blame for Myrtle’s death.

33.

What are Daisy and Tom doing at the end of the chapter?

a)

They are talking at the dinner table, as if they are conspiring.

b)

They are arguing after the events of the Plaza Hotel showdown.

c)

They flee town after the car accident.

d)

They attend an East Egg party and act as if nothing happened

34.

When Daisy says, "You always look so cool" what does Tom realize?

a)

That Daisy is complaining about his looks.

b)

That Daisy does not like the hot weather.

c)

That Daisy loves Gatsby.

d)

That Daisy knows about Myrtle.

35.

The weather in chapter seven is:

a)

Mild

b)

Cool

c)

Breezy

d)

Hot

36.

Jordan says, "Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the ____ ."

a)

Summer

b)

Fall

c)

Winter

d)

Spring

37.

Gatsby points this fact out to Tom.

a)

His stables are too small.

b)

Tom's house is very hot.

c)

Gatsby's servants are very well trained.

d)

His house is across the bay from Tom's house.

38.

At George's garage, Tom learns that

a)

George has been stealing from him

b)

his car has been tampered with

c)

Myrtle is seeing yet another man

d)

Myrtle and George are moving

39.

Who did Myrtle think Jordan was?

a)

Tom's cousin

b)

Tom's maid

c)

Tom's wife

40.

What does Gatsby tell Tom?

a)

That he has feelings for Daisy

b)

That Daisy never loved him

c)

That Daisy and Gatsby were running away togther

41.

When questioned in the hotel, who does Daisy say that she loves?

a)

Tom

b)

Gatsby

c)

Neither of them

d)

Both of them

42.

George forced Myrtle to look at the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg, telling her that: __________.

a)

God knows what she's been doing; she can't fool God

b)

they needed to make an appointment with a good oculist

c)

he wanted to get a billboard to advertise his business

d)

he knows she's been having an affair with Dr. T.J. Eckleburg

43.

When George and Myrtle were fighting, why did Myrlte run out towards the car?

a)

She was running away from George because he had a gun.

b)

She was trying to catch the next train.

c)

She wanted to get Tom's attention to stop.

d)

She was heading over to Michaelis' bar for a drink.

44.

What color is the car that hit Myrtle?

a)

blue

b)

yellow

c)

red

d)

white

45.
 George Wilson believes that the man in the yellow car was the same man who...
a)
was having an affair with Myrtle.
b)
stopped to get gas at his station.
c)
tried to sell him a car last year.
d)
wanted to take Myrtle out West.
46.

What advice does Nick give Gatsby after the "car situation"?

a)

To kill Tom Buchanan

b)

To run away with Daisy and be happy

c)

Nick tells Gatsby that he should just forget about Daisy and leave for his own well being

d)

To buy Daisy expensive gifts

47.

Why does Gatsby not want to leave Daisy after the accident?

a)

His called the cops on her and he doesn't want her to escape

b)

He is afraid George Wilson will come after her

c)

He wants to spend time with her

d)

Because he loves her and wants a future with her

48.

Why did George shoot Gatsby?

a)

Tom payed him to do it

b)

He was convinced that he ran over and killed Myrtle

c)

It was an accident

d)

George did not like him

49.

Who was actually driving the car that hit Myrtle?

a)

Gatsby

b)

Tom

c)

Nick

d)

Daisy

50.

Why does Gatsby say he is hiding in the bushes outside the Buchanan's house?

a)

To protect Daisy if Tom gets violent

b)

To hide from the police

c)

To give Nick a ride back to West Egg

d)

To run away with Daisy

51.

By the end of chapter eight, what is the relationship status between Nick and Jordan?

a)

They are engaged to be married!

b)

Jordan has skipped town with another man.

c)

It's very complicated and the future doesn't look bright.

d)

Nick leaves Jordan for Catherine (Myrtle's sister).

52.

What is the last compliment Nick gives to Gatsby?

a)

"You really are the great Gatsby!"

b)

"You dream without limits, and for that I admire you"

c)

"They're a rotten crowd. You're worth the whole bunch put together"

d)

"You are the most genuine man I've ever had the pleasure of meeting"

53.

What does Wilson do when he gets to Gatsby's house

a)

Go for a swim and drown

b)

kill himself

c)

Kill Gatsby and then himself

d)

Confronts Gatsby and Gatsby tells him the truth about everything.

54.

Gatsby's American Dream does not come to fruition. How do you feel about him now?

a)

I feel sorry for him

b)

Serves him right

c)

He's still a liar but I understand why he did what he did

d)

I stopped reading in Chapter 2....he seems mysterious.

55.

How will those close to Gatsby and those who attended his parties reach to Gatsby's death?

4 lines
56.

Which statement best characterizes Tom’s feelings toward Gatsby’s death?

a)

He blames himself.

b)

He thinks it was unfortunate but inevitable.

c)

He thinks Gatsby deserved it.

d)

He wishes he would have been the one to die.

57.

How does Jordan react to Nick breaking up with her?

a)

She becomes hysterical.

b)

She is indifferent.

c)

She claims to have another lover.

d)

She punches him in the eye.

58.
What word best describes Mr. Gatz's feelings about his son?
a)
proud
b)
resentful
c)
devastated
d)
bewildered
59.
Mr. Gatz shows Nick a book that belonged to James (Gatsby) as a child. What did James Gatz's notes in his book indicate about him?
a)
He was ashamed of his family and upbringing.
b)
He had goals for himself and was willing to work for them.
c)
He intended to move away and create a better life for himself.
d)
His family was struggling financially, and he wanted to help.
60.
What did Klipspringer call Gatsby's house for?
a)
funeral details
b)
to express his condolences
c)
a pair of shoes
d)
his piano
61.

What does Nick discover when he tries to notify Daisy that Gatsby has been killed?

a)

The police found Daisy to be guilty of a crime.

b)

Daisy and Tom have moved away, leaving no forwarding address.

c)

Tom refuses to let Nick relay the information to Daisy.

d)

Daisy has already heard that Gatsby has been killed.

62.
How does George Wilson find his way to Gatsby?
a)
The police identify Gatsby's car.
b)
Tom tells him where to find the driver who killed Myrtle.
c)
He spots the yellow car from the street.
d)
A witness recognizes Gatsby.
63.
How does Henry Gatz learn of Gatsby’s death?
a)
an associate of Wolfsheim's calls him
b)
the police tell him
c)
he sees it on a television program
d)
he reads it in the newspaper
64.
Who refuses to attend Gatsby’s funeral, despite claiming great affection for him?
a)
Daisy
b)
"Owl-Eyes"
c)
Meyer Wolfsheim
d)
the police commissioner
65.
How does Nick react to Klipspringer’s phone call?
a)
He asks Klipspringer to bring along other people to the party.
b)
He hangs up on him.
c)
He tells him not to come to the funeral.
d)
He accuses Klipspringer of killing Gatsby.
66.

What information about the funeral surprises the “owl-eyed” man?

a)

that Gatsby's father arrived

b)

that the funeral is not followed by a party

c)

that none of Gatsby’s party guests are in attendance

d)

that it is held so long after Gatsby's death

67.
What does Nick decide to do at the end of the novel?
a)
try to make the best of living in New York
b)
go back west
c)
try to rekindle his friendship with the Buchanans
d)
marry Jordan
68.

Why didn't Wolfsheim choose to attend the funeral?

a)

he said he had important business and couldn't get mixed up in it

b)

he said he was already out of town and couldn't return in time

c)

he said he was sick and couldn't be there

d)

he said it's a shame, but he never liked Gatsby

69.

What happens with Nick and Jordan’s relationship at the end of the novel?

a)

it ends after Nick sees she's just like Tom and Daisy

b)

it ends when Jordan refuses to see Nick anymore

c)

they decided to get married

d)

they get into a big fight and she leaves him

70.

In the beginning of the book, Nick didn’t count himself as an “Easterner.” How does he feel about the East now?

a)

he becomes disillusioned with the East and moves back to the Midwest

b)

he loves the East but moves back with his family

c)

he is upset over the death of Gatsby and the loss of his cousin so he moves home

d)

he enjoyed his time away from home and decides to stay in New York

71.

What is it that made Gatsby great?

a)

his hope and capacity to dream

b)

his large personal fortune he's earned

c)

his dedication to rekindling a lost love

d)

his outstanding business sense

72.

How does Gatsby’s funeral reinforce the actual position that Gatsby attains in society?

a)

he was never accepted by the rich even though he had money and threw parties for them

b)

he was accepted by a selfish group of people who wouldn't lift a finger to help a fellow human being

c)

he wanted to become a part of the middle class but was too wealthy to do nit

d)

he wanted to show he was good enough, but no one would listen to him

73.

Give the best example of how Daisy was able to live above the laws that govern the poor.

a)

she kills Myrtle and gets away with it

b)

she defrauds Gatsby and he allows it because he loves her

c)

she is forced to give up her beautiful home in East Egg and move away

d)

she is arrested for Myrtle's murder but never sentenced to prison

74.

Who are the people who attend Gatsby's funeral?

a)

Nick and Mr. Gatz

b)

Nick, Tom, and Daisy

c)

Nick, Mr. Gatz, Owl-Eyes, some servants, and the gardener

d)

Nick, Mr. Gatz, the minister, and Owl-Eyes

75.

Mr. Gatz shows Nick a copy of the book "Hopalong Cassidy" that used to belong to James (Gatsby) when he was a boy. What were the two things Gatsby had written down inside the back cover?

a)

The word Daisy and a list of general resolves

b)

A daily schedule and a list of general resolves

c)

A newspaper with the name Gatsby and the name Daisy

d)

A clipping from a Sears Roebuck catalog and the name Dan Cody