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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gatsby tell Nick about his time in the war?
(a) He was never promoted.
(b) He was afraid most of the time.
(c) He did not see any action.
(d) He tried hard to die.

2. Who is Jordan’s escort to Gatsby’s party?
(a) A college professor.
(b) A persistent undergraduate.
(c) A golf champion.
(d) A banker.

3. While talking to Nick, what does Gatsby reveal about his family?
(a) They are middle-class New Yorkers.
(b) They retired to Florida.
(c) They are poor Canadians.
(d) They are a wealthy, San Francisco family.

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

5. What does Nick hear coming from Gatsby’s home on summer nights?
(a) Arguments.
(b) Music.
(c) Cats fighting.
(d) Dogs barking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gatsby drift toward strangers?

2. What is the first thing Nick does when he arrives at Gatsby’s party?

3. How does Daisy greet Nick when she arrives in her car?

4. What does Nick think the young Englishmen at Gatsby’s party are selling?

5. Why does Daisy begin to cry as Gatsby shows her his many shirts?

(see the answer key)

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