WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby Quiz Chapter 1
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 27mins
According to the narrator's father, what should one remember when feeling like criticizing someone?
That it's important to communicate in a reserved way
That not everyone has had the same advantages
That the abnormal mind is quick to detect and attach to quality
That reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope
What does the narrator claim to be a victim of due to his habit of reserving judgments?
Being unjustly accused of being a politician
Being privy to the secret griefs of wild, unknown men
Being a victim of not many curious natures
Being a victim of a few veteran bores
What realization does the narrator come to after boasting about his tolerance?
That his tolerance has a limit
That he wants to be a politician
That he is afraid of missing something
That he wants to criticize more
What is the narrator's attitude towards Gatsby as mentioned in the text?
Admiration and hope
Indifference and neglect
Scorn and disdain
Envy and jealousy
What did the narrator inherit from his family, according to the text?
A tradition of wealth and prominence
A creative temperament
A hardware business
A painting from his great-uncle
Why did the narrator decide to go East?
To escape the sorrows of his past
To learn the bond business
To follow in his great-uncle's footsteps
To start a new hardware business
How did the narrator's family feel about him going East to learn the bond business?
They were indifferent
They were supportive
They were opposed
They were confused
Why did the narrator and a young man at the office initially decide to take a house together?
Because they were both new to the city and needed a place to stay.
Because the young man suggested it would be cheaper than living in the city.
Because they wanted to live in a commuting town with friendly trees.
Because the firm ordered them to live together.
What happened to the narrator's plan of living with the young man?
The young man ran away with the narrator's dog.
The young man's firm ordered him to move to Washington.
The narrator decided to live alone in the city instead.
The narrator's dog did not get along with the young man.
What did the narrator do for a few days until his dog ran away?
He lived in a hotel in the city.
He stayed with the Finnish woman who made his bed and cooked breakfast.
He lived alone in the house with his dog.
He searched for another roommate.
What did the narrator intend to do with the books he bought?
Sell them for a profit.
Read them to become an expert in banking and credit.
Read them along with many other books.
Donate them to a local library.
What is described as being "twenty miles from the city" and "identical in contour and separated only by a courtesy bay"?
Two large parks.
Two unusual formations of land.
Two neighboring towns.
Two skyscrapers.
What is the name of the place where the narrator lived?
East Egg
West Egg
Long Island Sound
Normandy
How does the narrator describe the physical resemblance between East Egg and West Egg?
They are both perfect ovals.
They are both crushed flat at the contact end.
They are both large and luxurious.
They are both located in Normandy.
Who is Daisy to the narrator?
His neighbor
His second cousin once removed
His sister
His colleague
Why did the narrator believe that Tom and Daisy moved East?
Because they were seeking a warmer climate
Because they wanted to be closer to family
Because they were following the polo season and where rich people gathered
Because they were looking for new jobs
How does the narrator describe Tom Buchanan's physical appearance?
As a slender and graceful man
As a sturdy man with a hard mouth and supercilious manner
As a young and inexperienced individual
As a friendly and welcoming person
What impression did the narrator have of Tom during their time at New Haven?
That Tom was a humble and modest person
That Tom was a person who was liked by everyone
That Tom was a person who felt superior because of his physical strength
That Tom was a person who valued others' opinions
How were the two young women described when the narrator saw them?
They were buoyed up as though upon an anchored balloon, both in white, and their dresses were rippling and fluttering as if they had just been blown back in after a short flight around the house.
They were sitting quietly on the couch, dressed in colorful attire, discussing the weather.
They were standing by the window, looking out at the garden, dressed in dark attire.
They were lying down on the floor, exhausted from the day's heat, dressed in light summer clothes.
What was Daisy's reaction when the narrator entered?
She was indifferent and did not acknowledge the narrator's presence.
She made an attempt to rise with a conscientious expression.
She greeted the narrator with great enthusiasm.
She left the room immediately to avoid the narrator.
What did Miss Baker do with her lips when she nodded?
She puckered them
She bit them
She fluttered them
She licked them
What was the reaction of the town to the narrator's departure?
Indifference
Celebration
Desolation
Confusion
What is Nick's profession?
A doctor
A bond man
A teacher
A lawyer
Where does Tom Buchanan suggest Nick should stay?
In the West
In the South
In the East
Abroad
What does Daisy say she has been trying to do all afternoon?
Get Nick to come over
Get Tom to leave
Get Miss Baker to drink
Get to New York
Where does Miss Baker say she is in training?
At the gym
In the pantry
At the tennis court
In the living room
Who does the narrator recognize Miss Baker might be?
Someone he went to school with
Someone he saw in a magazine
Someone he saw in a picture
Someone he met at a party
Where does Miss Baker think the narrator lives?
In East Egg
In West Egg
In New York City
In the Midwest
Who does Miss Baker mention that the narrator must know?
Tom Buchanan
Daisy
Gatsby
Herself
What is Tom described as by Daisy?
A gentle and kind man
A hulking physical specimen of a man
A bantering and inconsequential man
A polite and entertaining man
What does Daisy say she always watches for?
The first day of the year
The longest day of the year
The last day of the year
The shortest day of the year
How does Miss Baker react to the conversation?
She is excited and participates actively
She is indifferent and yawns
She is angry and leaves the room
She is curious and asks questions
According to Tom, what is the book 'The Rise of the Colored Empires' about?
The importance of scientific education
The preservation of art and culture
The dominance of certain races over others
The history of civilization
What does Tom believe about the white race according to his interpretation of the book?
It is the most scientifically advanced race
It is at risk of being submerged
It is responsible for all civilization
It is inherently peaceful and non-violent
How does Daisy react to Tom's statements about the book?
She agrees with him enthusiastically
She dismisses his ideas as unimportant
She expresses sadness and winks at the narrator
She argues with him about his perspective
How did Daisy react when Tom left the room?
She became quiet and reserved
She leaned forward and her voice became glowing and singing
She left the room immediately after Tom
She showed no reaction
What did Nick say Daisy reminded him of?
A morning sunshine
A pleasant street at dusk
An absolute rose
A stirring warmth
What did Miss Baker reveal about Tom?
That he was going on a business trip
That he was unhappy with Daisy
That he had some woman in New York
That he was planning a surprise
What did Daisy say when she returned to the table?
I'm sorry I was late.
It couldn't be helped!
What did I miss?
Is dinner over?
What was the narrator's instinct in response to the situation?
To leave the place immediately
To laugh it off
To telephone immediately for the police
To ask Daisy about her little girl
What does Daisy claim to know about after being everywhere and seeing everything?
That life is joyful and fulfilling
That everything is terrible
That people are generally good
That sophistication is key to happiness
What did Daisy confirm she would probably do regarding Nick?
Invite him over often
Arrange a marriage
Take care of him
Push him out to sea in a boat
According to the text, who is expected to look after Jordan?
Daisy
Tom
Nick
Miss Baker
Where was Daisy from according to the text?
New York
Louisville
West Egg
Out West
What did Tom and Daisy hear about Nick?
That he was moving to New York
That he was engaged to a girl out West
That he was very rich
That he had some woman in New York
What season is it in the text?
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
What did the narrator notice in the moonlight?
A figure standing with his hands in his pockets
A loud roller in the yard
A persistent organ sound
A figure swimming in the dark water
What suggested to the narrator that the figure was Mr. Gatsby?
The figure's loud greeting
The figure's trembling
The leisurely movements and secure position of his feet
The figure's request for an introduction
Why didn't the narrator call out to the figure he believed to be Mr. Gatsby?
He was too far away to be heard
He felt it was not the right moment for an introduction
The figure gave an intimation that he wanted to be alone
Miss Baker had not properly introduced them
What did the narrator see when he glanced seaward?
A boat approaching the shore
A figure walking towards him
A single green light, minute and far away
Mr. Gatsby waving at him
