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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 call the desolate area where the road meets the railroad and is located between West Egg and New York?
(a) Valley of sadness.
(b) Valley of ashes.
(c) Land of ash.
(d) Gray gardens.

2. What comment does the stout, middle-aged man that Nick and Jordan meet in the library say about Gatsby’s books?
(a) All the books are written in a foreign language.
(b) All the books are real.
(c) Every book is the same.
(d) The books have no pages.

3. What is Gatsby doing the first time Nick sees him?
(a) Strolling arm-in-arm with a young lady.
(b) Looking up at the stars and trembling.
(c) Driving his sports car.
(d) Drinking brandy on his front lawn.

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

5. What does Lucille reveal about the man she almost married?
(a) He is too good for her.
(b) He would have been a good husband.
(c) He is wealthy and educated.
(d) He is below her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Catherine confide to Nick regarding Myrtle and Tom?

3. What is Mrs. Wilson’s reaction when Mrs. McKee compliments her dress?

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

5. When Lucille tears her dress at one of Gatsby’s parties, what does he do?

(see the answer key)

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