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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) Mr. Gatsby reading quietly.
(b) Mr. Gatsby on his beach alone.
(c) Guests swimming, boating and sunning.
(d) A few guests strolling in the garden.

2. What tumultuous event happens not far from Gatsby’s mansion after the party?
(a) One of the guests is in a car accident.
(b) One of the guests is robbed.
(c) One of the guests gets hit by a car.
(d) Two of the guests start fighting.

3. What is Daisy’s reaction when she hears that she gave birth to a little girl?
(a) She cries and says that she hopes her baby grows up to be a fool.
(b) She says that she knows her baby will grow up to be brilliant.
(c) She says it is the happiest day of her life.
(d) She claps her hands with joy.

4. What does Nick see in Gatsby’s smile?
(a) Pride.
(b) Sarcasm.
(c) Eternal reassurance.
(d) Sadness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the condition of the narrator’s house?

2. Why does Tom slap Mrs. Wilson, breaking her nose?

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

4. What arrives from New York to Gatsby’s house every Friday?

5. Who is the slender young woman with the charming face that emanates discontent whom Nick meets at dinner with the Buchanan’s?

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