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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the young ladies at Gatsby’s lawn party speculate about his line of work?
(a) He is a banker.
(b) He is a gigolo.
(c) He invests in bonds.
(d) He is a bootlegger.

2. Where were the first places Cody and Gatsby sailed to after Gatsby was hired by Cody?
(a) California and Alaska.
(b) Africa and Asia.
(c) West Indies and the Barbary Coast.
(d) Hawaii and Alaska.

3. What does Nick discover when he rushes to Gatsby’s house?
(a) Gatsby and Tom are dead.
(b) Gatsby and Wilson are dead.
(c) Gatsby and his butler are dead.
(d) Gatsby and Jordan are dead.

4. What is the stain on the workbench in Wilson’s garage?
(a) Oil.
(b) Grease.
(c) Paint.
(d) Blood.

5. What is Gatsby’s financial state when he returns from France?
(a) Wealthy.
(b) Comfortable income.
(c) Penniless.
(d) Up and coming.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Nick angry with Gatsby as they drive in Gatsby’s fancy car?

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

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

4. What does Myrtle Wilson buy from an old man as she waits in a taxicab in New York City?

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

(see the answer key)

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