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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do Tom’s acquaintances feel about him bringing a mistress to popular restaurants?
(a) Hilarity.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Resentment.
(d) Disgust.

3. Who is the slender young woman with the charming face that emanates discontent whom Nick meets at dinner with the Buchanan’s?
(a) Miss Baker.
(b) Mrs. Buchanan.
(c) Miss Daisy.
(d) Mrs. Baker.

4. When Lucille tears her dress at one of Gatsby’s parties, what does he do?
(a) Gives her his sweater to wear.
(b) Tells her he is not responsible.
(c) Buys her a new dress.
(d) Tells her she is to blame.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nick look familiar to Gatsby?

2. Where does Catherine tell Nick that Mr. Gatsby acquired his wealth?

3. How does Nick describe Mrs. McKee?

4. How does Nick feel as he walks among the affluent guests at Gatsby’s mansion?

5. Who is Jordan’s escort to Gatsby’s party?

(see the answer key)

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