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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing Nick does when he arrives at Gatsby’s party?
(a) Tries to find Daisy.
(b) Tries to find his host.
(c) Goes to the bar.
(d) Goes to the buffet table.

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

3. What gossip does Miss Baker share with Nick when Daisy leaves the room?
(a) Daisy is pregnant.
(b) Daisy has a boyfriend in New York.
(c) Tom lost his job.
(d) Tom has a mistress in New York.

4. Why is Nick angry with Gatsby as they drive in Gatsby’s fancy car?
(a) Gatsby insults Nick.
(b) Nick does not like mysteries.
(c) Gatsby insults Jordan Baker.
(d) Gatsby flaunts his money.

5. Why does Tom slap Mrs. Wilson, breaking her nose?
(a) She insults his career.
(b) She mentions Daisy’s name.
(c) She insults his career.
(d) She says that he is not a gentleman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nick decide not to call out to Gatsby when he sees him standing outside?

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

3. What is Tom’s response when Nick asks if Mr. Wilson objects to Tom seeing Mrs. Wilson?

4. What tumultuous event happens not far from Gatsby’s mansion after the party?

5. What do the young ladies at Gatsby’s lawn party speculate about his line of work?

(see the answer key)

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