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WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby: Ch. 6-9
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 2hrs 2mins
Nick tells Gatsby that he cannot repeat the past. How does he respond to this?
"Of course you can, old sport."
"I know that, old sport."
"I'm not trying to, old sport."
"That's ridiculous, old sport, I know you can."
What is the true reason Gatsby changes his name?
He absolutely hates his given name.
He wishes to reinvent himself and not follow his parent's path.
He wanted to show everyone that he was independent.
He thought a new name would give him a higher social status.
How does Gatsby reveal his lack of social graces to Tom?
He accepts an insincere dinner invitation.
He gets drunk.
He yells at a crippled old man.
He mixes soda in his champagne.
Where was Gatsby born?
A New York slum
A farm in North Dakota
San Francisco
His birthplace is never revealed
What epithet does Gatsby condescendingly add to Tom's name every time he introduces him at his party?
"the polo player"
"the rich man across the bay"
"Daisy's husband"
"the former football player"
What does Gatsby want Daisy to admit?
That she never loved Tom.
That she only married Tom for convenience.
That she is going to leave Tom for him.
That she loves his parties and is glad he throws them.
Tom adamantly wants to learn "the truth" about Gatsby. What is it he wants to know?
how Gatsby knows his wife
what kind of friendship he has with Nick
how he earns his money
how he knows Myrtle Wilson
What did Daisy think of the party?
She liked it; she was impressed by the celebrities.
She like it; she welcomed the opportunity to see Gatsby.
She didn't like it; she was jealous of the other women.
She didn't like it; she found it loathsome and below her.
What does Tom originally think Gatsby's line of business is?
a murderer
a bank robber
a bootlegger
a drug dealer
Why is Gatsby upset after the party?
Someone spilled wine on his suit.
He learns he has lost money in the stock market.
Daisy does not have a good time.
Tom decided to come to the party with Daisy.
In what year did Gatsby graduate college?
1915
1916
1917
He never graduated
What did Cody share with Gatsby?
He taught him how to act like a rich man and gave him advice.
His life insurance.
He gave him a chance to go see his family.
He offered to adopt him.
According to new information in Chapter 6, how did Gatsby gain his wealth?
He inherited it from Dan Cody
He inherited it from his family
He won the lottery
He earned it himself
Tom attends one of Gatsby's parties. Nick suspects he does so because
He doesn't trust Gatsby
He was bothered by Daisy's frequent visits there
He wants to befriend the mysterious and wealthy man
He wants to be more social
The Green Light symbolizes..
materialism
Gatsby's longings-for Daisy and wealth/respect
second chances
Gatsby's entire life ahead
We find that Gatsby's real college experience was..
he attended Oxford College in England
he attended St. Olaf's in Minnesota and worked at college as a janitor
he graduated from Oxford College in England
he never attended college at all
How much was Gatsby supposed to inherit from his mentor Dan Cody?
$250,000
$25
$25,000
$250
Why did Gatsby throw his parties?
To attract Daisy
To sell his booze
To become famous
Wolfsheim told him to do it to increase his mob connections.
Why does Gatsby fire his servants?
since he no longer throws extravagant parties, he no longer needs them
he wishes to prevent gossip about his relationship with Daisy
he can no longer afford them
he thinks that one of them is a spy for Tom Buchanan
How does Gatsby make the majority of his money?
He is a gambler and "fixes" sporting events
He inherited it
He is a bootlegger
He invests money in the stock market
What did George do to Myrtle?
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.
He beats her in a jealous rage. He overheard her talking to her sister about Tom.
He locked her in her room. He suspects she is having an affair.
He brought her flowers and promised to be a better husband. He is worried that she will leave him.
While driving ________________'s car, __________________ kills Myrtle.
Tom; Daisy
Tom; Gatsby
Gatsby; Daisy
Gatsby; Gatsby
Which of these statements about other characters' reactions to Myrtle's death is true?
Wilson thinks she deserved it for cheating on him
Tom's first instinct is to protect himself. Later he cries
Nick is not interested because he hardly knows her
Gatsby thinks he can make up for it by paying Wilson a lot of money
When Tom, Nick, and Jordan stop at Wilson’s garage on the way to the city, all of the following happen EXCEPT:
Myrtle stares out the window in distress, mistaking Jordan for Daisy
Tom realizes that Wilson has found out about Myrtle’s affair
Wilson asks about buying Tom’s car again
Wilson suspects Myrtle is cheating on him with Tom
At the Buchanan household, Gatsby says Daisy’s voice is full of…
Money
Happiness
Beauty
Seduction
Which option describes the travel arrangements for heading INTO the city?
Gatsby and Daisy ride in Gatsby’s car, while Tom, Nick, and Jordan ride in Tom’s car.
Gatsby and Daisy ride in Tom’s car, while Tom, Nick, and Jordan ride in Gatsby’s car.
Gatsby and Nick ride in Gatsby’s car, while Tom, Daisy, and Jordan ride in Gatsby’s car.
Gatsby, Daisy, and Nick ride in Tom’s car, while Tom and Jordan ride in Gatsby’s car.
What is Gatsby doing at the very end of the chapter?
Developing a plan to run away to escape the consequences of the car crash
Crying on his dock because he realizes that he last lost Daisy forever
Standing outside the Buchanan household to make sure Daisy is okay
Talking to Wolfsheim in the hopes he can arrange a hit man to murder Tom
Who was driving the car that killed Myrtle?
Gataby
Tom
Nick
Daisy
How does Nick feel by the end of the night?
He feels sick and disgusted with everything and everyone.
He is upset that he didn’t get to celebrate his birthday.
He is genuinely upset for Gatsby because he lost Daisy forever.
He is scared for Gatsby now that he is taking the blame for Myrtle’s death.
What are Daisy and Tom doing at the end of the chapter?
They are talking at the dinner table, as if they are conspiring.
They are arguing after the events of the Plaza Hotel showdown.
They flee town after the car accident.
They attend an East Egg party and act as if nothing happened
When Daisy says, "You always look so cool" what does Tom realize?
That Daisy is complaining about his looks.
That Daisy does not like the hot weather.
That Daisy loves Gatsby.
That Daisy knows about Myrtle.
The weather in chapter seven is:
Mild
Cool
Breezy
Hot
Jordan says, "Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the ____ ."
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring
Gatsby points this fact out to Tom.
His stables are too small.
Tom's house is very hot.
Gatsby's servants are very well trained.
His house is across the bay from Tom's house.
At George's garage, Tom learns that
George has been stealing from him
his car has been tampered with
Myrtle is seeing yet another man
Myrtle and George are moving
Who did Myrtle think Jordan was?
Tom's cousin
Tom's maid
Tom's wife
What does Gatsby tell Tom?
That he has feelings for Daisy
That Daisy never loved him
That Daisy and Gatsby were running away togther
When questioned in the hotel, who does Daisy say that she loves?
Tom
Gatsby
Neither of them
Both of them
George forced Myrtle to look at the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg, telling her that: __________.
God knows what she's been doing; she can't fool God
they needed to make an appointment with a good oculist
he wanted to get a billboard to advertise his business
he knows she's been having an affair with Dr. T.J. Eckleburg
When George and Myrtle were fighting, why did Myrlte run out towards the car?
She was running away from George because he had a gun.
She was trying to catch the next train.
She wanted to get Tom's attention to stop.
She was heading over to Michaelis' bar for a drink.
What color is the car that hit Myrtle?
blue
yellow
red
white
What advice does Nick give Gatsby after the "car situation"?
To kill Tom Buchanan
To run away with Daisy and be happy
Nick tells Gatsby that he should just forget about Daisy and leave for his own well being
To buy Daisy expensive gifts
Why does Gatsby not want to leave Daisy after the accident?
His called the cops on her and he doesn't want her to escape
He is afraid George Wilson will come after her
He wants to spend time with her
Because he loves her and wants a future with her
Why did George shoot Gatsby?
Tom payed him to do it
He was convinced that he ran over and killed Myrtle
It was an accident
George did not like him
Who was actually driving the car that hit Myrtle?
Gatsby
Tom
Nick
Daisy
Why does Gatsby say he is hiding in the bushes outside the Buchanan's house?
To protect Daisy if Tom gets violent
To hide from the police
To give Nick a ride back to West Egg
To run away with Daisy
By the end of chapter eight, what is the relationship status between Nick and Jordan?
They are engaged to be married!
Jordan has skipped town with another man.
It's very complicated and the future doesn't look bright.
Nick leaves Jordan for Catherine (Myrtle's sister).
What is the last compliment Nick gives to Gatsby?
"You really are the great Gatsby!"
"You dream without limits, and for that I admire you"
"They're a rotten crowd. You're worth the whole bunch put together"
"You are the most genuine man I've ever had the pleasure of meeting"
What does Wilson do when he gets to Gatsby's house
Go for a swim and drown
kill himself
Kill Gatsby and then himself
Confronts Gatsby and Gatsby tells him the truth about everything.
Gatsby's American Dream does not come to fruition. How do you feel about him now?
I feel sorry for him
Serves him right
He's still a liar but I understand why he did what he did
I stopped reading in Chapter 2....he seems mysterious.
How will those close to Gatsby and those who attended his parties reach to Gatsby's death?
Which statement best characterizes Tom’s feelings toward Gatsby’s death?
He blames himself.
He thinks it was unfortunate but inevitable.
He thinks Gatsby deserved it.
He wishes he would have been the one to die.
How does Jordan react to Nick breaking up with her?
She becomes hysterical.
She is indifferent.
She claims to have another lover.
She punches him in the eye.
What does Nick discover when he tries to notify Daisy that Gatsby has been killed?
The police found Daisy to be guilty of a crime.
Daisy and Tom have moved away, leaving no forwarding address.
Tom refuses to let Nick relay the information to Daisy.
Daisy has already heard that Gatsby has been killed.
What information about the funeral surprises the “owl-eyed” man?
that Gatsby's father arrived
that the funeral is not followed by a party
that none of Gatsby’s party guests are in attendance
that it is held so long after Gatsby's death
Why didn't Wolfsheim choose to attend the funeral?
he said he had important business and couldn't get mixed up in it
he said he was already out of town and couldn't return in time
he said he was sick and couldn't be there
he said it's a shame, but he never liked Gatsby
What happens with Nick and Jordan’s relationship at the end of the novel?
it ends after Nick sees she's just like Tom and Daisy
it ends when Jordan refuses to see Nick anymore
they decided to get married
they get into a big fight and she leaves him
In the beginning of the book, Nick didn’t count himself as an “Easterner.” How does he feel about the East now?
he becomes disillusioned with the East and moves back to the Midwest
he loves the East but moves back with his family
he is upset over the death of Gatsby and the loss of his cousin so he moves home
he enjoyed his time away from home and decides to stay in New York
What is it that made Gatsby great?
his hope and capacity to dream
his large personal fortune he's earned
his dedication to rekindling a lost love
his outstanding business sense
How does Gatsby’s funeral reinforce the actual position that Gatsby attains in society?
he was never accepted by the rich even though he had money and threw parties for them
he was accepted by a selfish group of people who wouldn't lift a finger to help a fellow human being
he wanted to become a part of the middle class but was too wealthy to do nit
he wanted to show he was good enough, but no one would listen to him
Give the best example of how Daisy was able to live above the laws that govern the poor.
she kills Myrtle and gets away with it
she defrauds Gatsby and he allows it because he loves her
she is forced to give up her beautiful home in East Egg and move away
she is arrested for Myrtle's murder but never sentenced to prison
Who are the people who attend Gatsby's funeral?
Nick and Mr. Gatz
Nick, Tom, and Daisy
Nick, Mr. Gatz, Owl-Eyes, some servants, and the gardener
Nick, Mr. Gatz, the minister, and Owl-Eyes
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?
The word Daisy and a list of general resolves
A daily schedule and a list of general resolves
A newspaper with the name Gatsby and the name Daisy
A clipping from a Sears Roebuck catalog and the name Dan Cody
