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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

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 ashes.
(b) Gray gardens.
(c) Land of ash.
(d) Valley of sadness.

2. What advice does Wolfsheim give to Nick?
(a) Do not waste your time at funerals.
(b) Never get too close to anyone.
(c) Show appreciation for a man when he is alive.
(d) Always attend a friend’s funeral

3. Which of the following best describes Myrtle’s sister?
(a) Thin and sickly.
(b) Slender and worldly.
(c) Obese and sweaty.
(d) Slender and naive.

4. How does Daisy greet Nick when she arrives in her car?
(a) With an ecstatic smile.
(b) With an annoyed grimace.
(c) With a bored sigh.
(d) With hearty laughter.

5. What is one of the last things Mr. Wilson says to Myrtle?
(a) You can fool me but not God.
(b) I am leaving you.
(c) You are the love of my life.
(d) You are my best friend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gatsby’s father tell Nick about Jimmy?

3. What brings Nick to Mr. Gatsby’s mansion for the first time?

4. How long does Mr. Wilson plan on keeping his wife locked up above his car repair business?

5. What does Gatsby’s luncheon guest reveal about an event that took place at the Metropole?

(see the answer key)

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