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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gatsby meet Dan Cody?
(a) Gatsby rows out to Cody’s yacht.
(b) The theatre.
(c) Nick’s home.
(d) At one of Gatsby’s dinner parties.

2. At the tea, how long has it been since Daisy and Gatsby have seen one another?
(a) Five weeks.
(b) Five years.
(c) Five months.
(d) Five days.

3. How do Tom’s acquaintances feel about him bringing a mistress to popular restaurants?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Hilarity.
(c) Disgust.
(d) Resentment.

4. Why does Gatsby drift toward strangers?
(a) To make an impression.
(b) To remain a mystery.
(c) To forget his sadness.
(d) He does not want friends.

5. What is Daisy’s reaction when she hears that she gave birth to a little girl?
(a) She claps her hands with joy.
(b) She says it is the happiest day of her life.
(c) She says that she knows her baby will grow up to be brilliant.
(d) She cries and says that she hopes her baby grows up to be a fool.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take Gatsby to earn enough money to buy his mansion?

2. What does Nick imagine Gatsby’s reaction is to not receiving a message from Daisy?

3. Where did Gatsby live as a boy?

4. Where are Tom and Daisy when Gatsby returns to her home?

5. What does Nick observe from his home as he gazes at Mr. Gatsby’s mansion during summer days?

(see the answer key)

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