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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Myrtle Wilson buy from an old man as she waits in a taxicab in New York City?
(a) The daily newspaper.
(b) A puppy.
(c) A bouquet of roses.
(d) A roasted chestnut.

2. What does Catherine confide to Nick regarding Myrtle and Tom?
(a) They should stop seeing one another.
(b) They should get married.
(c) They should be ashamed of their unfaithfulness.
(d) They should continue their current arrangement.

3. Why does Nick decide not to call out to Gatsby when he sees him standing outside?
(a) Gatsby looks annoyed by something.
(b) Gatsby looks distraught.
(c) Gatsby seems content to be alone.
(d) A young lady joins Gatsby.

4. Where does Catherine tell Nick that Mr. Gatsby acquired his wealth?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Kaiser Wilhelm.
(c) Oil investments.
(d) His father.

5. Whom does Myrtle invite up to the apartment while Nick is visiting?
(a) Mrs. Eberhardt.
(b) Her sister Catherine and Mr. and Mrs. McKee.
(c) George Wilson.
(d) Daisy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tom Buchanan’s view of racial equality?

2. How does Nick describe Mrs. McKee?

3. What gossip does Miss Baker share with Nick when Daisy leaves the room?

4. What is Tom’s response when Nick asks if Mr. Wilson objects to Tom seeing Mrs. Wilson?

5. When Nick finds out Miss Baker’s name is Jordan, where does he remember seeing her before?

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