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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the rumors about Gatsby that his guests talk about?
(a) He had a nervous breakdown.
(b) He has a secret wife.
(c) He once killed someone.
(d) He dislikes children.

2. Why does Nick think his house is on fire when he returns from his visit with Jordan?
(a) Gatsby has a bonfire for his guests.
(b) Gatsby’s car headlines shine on Nick’s house.
(c) Every light in Gatsby’s mansion is lit.
(d) Gatsby put a spotlight on his lawn.

3. Why does Nick look familiar to Gatsby?
(a) He was Nick’s commanding officer in France.
(b) He recognizes Nick from the war in France.
(c) He recognizes Nick from the war in Germany.
(d) He sees Nick around town.

4. What arrives from New York to Gatsby’s house every Friday?
(a) Five crates of oranges and lemons.
(b) Five crates of bananas and oranges.
(c) Five crates of bananas and limes.
(d) Five crates of apples and pears.

5. What does Lucille reveal about the man she almost married?
(a) He would have been a good husband.
(b) He is wealthy and educated.
(c) He is below her.
(d) He is too good for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gatsby’s response when Daisy asks him how he lives in such a huge house all alone?

2. Whom does Myrtle invite up to the apartment while Nick is visiting?

3. What do the young ladies at Gatsby’s lawn party speculate about his line of work?

4. How is Gatsby feeling when he stands in Nick’s living room with Daisy?

5. What is Gatsby’s reaction to the afternoon tea with Daisy?

(see the answer key)

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