View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advice did the narrator’s father give him when he was a child that he still remembers as an adult?
(a) Always criticize people who make ignorant comments.
(b) Only criticize people who are below your station in life.
(c) Think before criticizing people because many have not had the advantages you have.
(d) Criticize people that do not live up to your expectations.

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

3. What is the first thing Nick does when he arrives at Gatsby’s party?
(a) Goes to the bar.
(b) Tries to find his host.
(c) Tries to find Daisy.
(d) Goes to the buffet table.

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

5. What takes place at least once every fortnight at the Gatsby mansion?
(a) Political discussions.
(b) Quiet visits from local dignitaries.
(c) Book club meetings.
(d) Lavish parties with a full orchestra, dining and dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Myrtle’s opinion of her servants?

2. Which previous acquaintance does Nick meet as he searches the mansion for Gatsby?

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

4. What quality does the narrator give to Gatsby as he describes the man?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 317 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample