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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 Tom Buchanan’s view of racial equality?
(a) Civilizations would thrive if all the races worked together as brothers.
(b) If the dominant white race does not remain alert, the inferior races will take over.
(c) The inferior races are Nordic.
(d) All races are equal.

2. How long did it take Gatsby to earn enough money to buy his mansion?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Five months
(d) Three months.

3. What gossip does Miss Baker share with Nick when Daisy leaves the room?
(a) Daisy has a boyfriend in New York.
(b) Daisy is pregnant.
(c) Tom has a mistress in New York.
(d) Tom lost his job.

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

5. What does Gatsby’s luncheon guest reveal about an event that took place at the Metropole?
(a) Rosy Rosenthal shot himself.
(b) Rosy Rosenthal shot three people.
(c) Rosy Rosenthal was shot three times.
(d) Tom shot Rosy Rosenthal.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrator returns from the East, what does he hope not to see again?

2. Where does Nick first meet Tom’s girlfriend?

3. Why does Tom slap Mrs. Wilson, breaking her nose?

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

5. What is Daisy’s condition the day before her wedding?

(see the answer key)

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