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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Catherine confide to Nick regarding Myrtle and Tom?
(a) They should continue their current arrangement.
(b) They should be ashamed of their unfaithfulness.
(c) They should get married.
(d) They should stop seeing one another.

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

4. When Nick finds out Miss Baker’s name is Jordan, where does he remember seeing her before?
(a) Newspaper gossip columns from the Midwest.
(b) In his mother’s photo album.
(c) Sports pictures from Asheville, Hot Springs and Palm Beach.
(d) At the bank where he works.

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes Mr. Wilson?
(a) Spiritless.
(b) Outgoing.
(c) Jubilant.
(d) Aggressive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nick feel when he senses Daisy’s insincerity and sees the smirk on her face?

2. How does Nick describe Mrs. Wilson?

3. How do Tom and Mrs. Wilson remain discreet on the train to New York?

4. What object does Nick remind Daisy of?

5. Where does the narrator rent a house when he goes east?

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