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Chapter 1-3 Comprehension Questions The Great Gatsby

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the narrator in "The Great Gatsby"?

a)

Jay Gatsby

b)

Nick Carraway

c)

Tom Buchanan

d)

Daisy Buchanan

2.

In "The Great Gatsby," what is the color of the light across the water from Gatsby's mansion?

a)

White

b)

Blue

c)

Green

d)

Red

3.

Describe the relationship between Tom Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson in "The Great Gatsby."

a)

They are business partners.

b)

They are having an affair.

c)

They are siblings.

d)

They are childhood friends.

4.

What is the difference between West Egg and East Egg?

a)

West Egg and East Egg are both poor neighborhoods, highlighting the theme of poverty.

b)

West Egg represents new money, while East Egg represents old money, illustrating the divide between different social classes.

c)

East Egg represents new money, while West Egg represents old money.

d)

West Egg is a symbol of the past, while East Egg represents the future.

5.

What is the primary occupation of Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby"?

a)

He is a doctor.

b)

He is a lawyer.

c)

He is a mysterious wealthy businessman.

d)

He is a teacher.

6.

What is the Valley of Ashes in "The Great Gatsby"

a)

It is the desolate crossroads between the wealthy side of Long Island and the fast paced city of New York.

b)

It is a place where the characters go to relax and have fun.

c)

It symbolizes the prosperity of the American Dream.

d)

It is a symbol of hope and renewal.

7.

Who is Jordan Baker in "The Great Gatsby"?

a)

A famous actress

b)

A professional golfer and Daisy's friend

c)

Nick's sister

d)

Gatsby's cousin

8.

What overlooks the Valley of Ashes?

a)

The eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg

b)

A sign for Wilsons Garage

c)

A painting of Gatsby's mansion

d)

Directions to New York

9.

What event does Gatsby host every Saturday night in "The Great Gatsby"?

a)

A book club meeting

b)

A lavish party

c)

A charity auction

d)

A family dinner

10.

Who is Myrtle's husband?

a)

Tom

b)

Nick

c)

George

d)

Jordan

11.

In Chapter 1, who keeps calling Tom at dinner?

a)

The other woman (Myrtle)

b)

The other woman (Daisy)

c)

The other woman (Jordan)

d)

The other woman (Nick)

12.

What is the reason Myrtle thinks Tom can NOT divorce Daisy?

a)

Tom is afraid of Daisy.

b)

Daisy is Catholic.

c)

Daisy will take the child away.

d)

Tom doesn't want to pay alimony.

13.

What does Tom do to Myrtle during the apartment party after repeating Daisy's name?

a)

He breaks up with her.

b)

He breaks her nose.

c)

He leaves the apartment and goes home to Daisy.

d)

He yells at her to stop.

14.

What is Nick carrying around during the party in Chapter 3?

a)

His coat

b)

His suitcase

c)

His hat

d)

His invitation to the party

15.

Which are rumors heard about Gatsby? More that 1 answer

a)

He's a German Spy

b)

He killed a man

c)

He's related to the last German Emperor

d)

He won the lottery