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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Myrtle’s opinion of her servants?
(a) She has to keep after them all the time.
(b) They are trustworthy people.
(c) She is grateful to have them.
(d) They are hard workers.

2. What brings Nick to Mr. Gatsby’s mansion for the first time?
(a) The chauffeur hands Nick a handwritten invitation.
(b) Mr. Gatsby comes to Nick’s door to invite him.
(c) One of Mr. Gatsby’s maids delivers an invitation.
(d) Nick receives and invitation in the mail.

3. How does Nick describe Mrs. McKee?
(a) Shrill and horrible.
(b) Quiet and comely.
(c) Loud and manly.
(d) Silent and creepy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Lucille reveal about the man she almost married?

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

4. What comment does the stout, middle-aged man that Nick and Jordan meet in the library say about Gatsby’s books?

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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