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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does a call for Gatsby come from while he is talking with Nick?
(a) California.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

2. What is Mrs. Wilson’s reaction when Mrs. McKee compliments her dress?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Embarrassment.
(c) Disdain.
(d) Thankfulness.

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

4. What does Nick observe from his home as he gazes at Mr. Gatsby’s mansion during summer days?
(a) Mr. Gatsby reading quietly.
(b) Mr. Gatsby on his beach alone.
(c) A few guests strolling in the garden.
(d) Guests swimming, boating and sunning.

5. What does Nick call the desolate area where the road meets the railroad and is located between West Egg and New York?
(a) Land of ash.
(b) Valley of ashes.
(c) Valley of sadness.
(d) Gray gardens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of house do the narrator’s old friends live in?

2. What does Catherine confide to Nick regarding Myrtle and Tom?

3. What takes place at least once every fortnight at the Gatsby mansion?

4. How does Catherine feel about Gatsby?

5. What is Tom’s response when Nick asks if Mr. Wilson objects to Tom seeing Mrs. Wilson?

(see the answer key)

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