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WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby Ch 4-5 Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why does Nick initially find Gatsby's story "threadbare" or unbelievable?
Because Gatsby's story is too detailed
Because Gatsby's story lacks evidence
Because Gatsby's story is too short
Because Gatsby's story is too believable
What impression does Nick get from his luncheon with Wolfsheim?
Gatsby's fortune is entirely legitimate
Gatsby might be involved in organized crime
Gatsby is a famous actor
Gatsby is a war hero
What does Nick eventually accept about Gatsby's story?
It is entirely false
It is partially true
It is completely true
It is irrelevant
What does the green light symbolize for Gatsby in Chapter 4?
His wealth and success
His love for Daisy
His friendship with Nick
His past life
How is Gatsby described in Jordan's story?
As a wealthy businessman
As a lovesick, innocent young soldier
As a mysterious stranger
As a reckless driver
What does the green light represent overall, according to many critics?
The American dream
The end of an era
The loss of innocence
The rise of technology
What does Gatsby propose that offends Nick?
To join him in a business venture
To move in with him
To attend a party
To meet Daisy
Describe Daisy and Gatsby’s meeting.
Awkward and tense
Joyful and relaxed
Angry and confrontational
Indifferent and cold
How does Nick catch Gatsby in a lie?
By asking about his family
By questioning his wealth
By inquiring about his education
By mentioning Tom
Why do you think Daisy cries when she sees all of Gatsby’s beautiful shirts?
She is overwhelmed by their beauty
She regrets her past decisions
She is allergic to the fabric
She is reminded of her own wealth
Why is Klipspringer unable to refuse Gatsby’s request that he play the piano? Why is the song “Ain’t We Got Fun?” both appropriate and ironic?
He is a professional pianist; the song is about wealth
He lives at Gatsby’s house; the song is about carefree living
He is a guest at the party; the song is about love
He is Daisy’s friend; the song is about happiness
This chapter is often seen as the beginning of Gatsby’s downfall. Give examples to support this.
The origin of his wealth is questioned
His relationship with Daisy is strained
His past is revealed
His business fails
What quality does Nick claim to possess along with honesty?
Tolerance
Courage
Intelligence
Humor
What does Nick facilitate in Chapter 5?
Tom's business success
Daisy's extramarital affair
Gatsby's financial growth
Myrtle's career
At the end of Chapter 5, what does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock symbolize for Gatsby?
His lost wealth
His unattainable dream
His friendship with Nick
His past life
What is the reason given for Daisy falling short of Gatsby's dreams?
Daisy reminds Gatsby that she has a daughter
The colossal vitality of his illusion
Lack of effort
External circumstances
What is the main conflict in Chapter 5 and how does it drive the plot forward?
The tension between Gatsby's desire to reunite with Daisy and the obstacles that stand in their way
The conflict between Nick and Jordan over their differing values and class status
The tension between Gatsby and Tom over Daisy's affection for both
The struggle between Daisy and Myrtle for Tom's attention and massive wealth
What does Gatsby's plan to show Daisy his house symbolize about his character?
His desire to impress Daisy with his wealth
His interest in real estate and business ventures
His hope to reconnect Nick with Jordan
His wish to sell his house and disappear with Daisy
What does the weather symbolize during Daisy and Gatsby's reunion at Nick's house?
The stormy relationship between Daisy and Gatsby
The clearing of misunderstandings between them
Gatsby's turbulent emotions and Daisy's sunny disposition
Daisy's cold and distant nature blowing away Gatsby's dreams
