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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tom slap Mrs. Wilson, breaking her nose?
(a) She insults his career.
(b) She says that he is not a gentleman.
(c) She mentions Daisy’s name.
(d) She insults his career.

2. Who is the slender young woman with the charming face that emanates discontent whom Nick meets at dinner with the Buchanan’s?
(a) Mrs. Baker.
(b) Miss Baker.
(c) Mrs. Buchanan.
(d) Miss Daisy.

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

4. What does Nick realize as Gatsby continues telling him about his past?
(a) Gatsby has an interesting past.
(b) Gatsby is lying.
(c) Gatsby’s life is boring.
(d) Gatsby is being truthful.

5. What does Gatsby always see at the end of Daisy’s dock?
(a) A red buoy.
(b) A green light.
(c) A sailboat.
(d) A white flag.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gatsby drift toward strangers?

2. How does Nick feel when he senses Daisy’s insincerity and sees the smirk on her face?

3. How do Tom’s acquaintances feel about him bringing a mistress to popular restaurants?

4. What view does the narrator have from his new home?

5. Where does Nick wait while Gatsby and Daisy talk?

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