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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the man that stayed over at Gatsby’s so often that he became known as “the boarder”?
(a) Klipspringer
(b) Snell
(c) Wilson
(d) Endive

2. How does Nick feel as he walks among the affluent guests at Gatsby’s mansion?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Right at home.
(c) Ill at ease.
(d) Annoyed at the visiting Englishmen.

3. While talking to Nick, what does Gatsby reveal about his family?
(a) They are middle-class New Yorkers.
(b) They retired to Florida.
(c) They are a wealthy, San Francisco family.
(d) They are poor Canadians.

4. Who is Jordan’s escort to Gatsby’s party?
(a) A golf champion.
(b) A banker.
(c) A persistent undergraduate.
(d) A college professor.

5. What is the condition of the narrator’s house?
(a) Well maintained.
(b) Brand new.
(c) Newly painted with a landscaped yard.
(d) An eyesore.

6. 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.

7. Why does the police officer apologize to Gatsby after stopping him for speeding?
(a) Gatsby is a friend of the commissioner's.
(b) Gatsby bribes him.
(c) He made a mistake.
(d) He feels sorry for Gatsby.

8. Where does Nick first meet Tom’s girlfriend?
(a) New York City.
(b) George Wilson’s car repair shop.
(c) Daisy’s dinner party.
(d) Miss Baker’s tournament.

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

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

11. What does Gatsby want Jordan Baker to ask Nick?
(a) To invite Tom and Gatsby to dinner.
(b) To have a picnic with Gatsby and Jordan.
(c) To invite Daisy and Gatsby to dinner.
(d) To tell Gatsby what Nick thinks of him.

12. Which previous acquaintance does Nick meet as he searches the mansion for Gatsby?
(a) Jordan Baker.
(b) Daisy.
(c) Myrtle.
(d) Tom.

13. What does Nick hear coming from Gatsby’s home on summer nights?
(a) Music.
(b) Cats fighting.
(c) Arguments.
(d) Dogs barking.

14. How does Nick describe Mrs. Wilson?
(a) Stout and sensuous.
(b) Shapely but plain.
(c) Thin and attractive.
(d) Overweight and homely.

15. What is Mrs. Wilson’s reaction when Mrs. McKee compliments her dress?
(a) Thankfulness.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Embarrassment.
(d) Disdain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gatsby drift toward strangers?

2. How does the narrator describe his cousin’s face?

3. What are Mr. Wolfsheim’s cufflinks made of?

4. How does Catherine feel about Gatsby?

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

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