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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gatsby buy his mansion on the bay?
(a) To watch the fishermen.
(b) So he can sail.
(c) He loves the sea.
(d) To be across from Daisy.

2. What advice did the narrator’s father give him when he was a child that he still remembers as an adult?
(a) Always criticize people who make ignorant comments.
(b) Only criticize people who are below your station in life.
(c) Think before criticizing people because many have not had the advantages you have.
(d) Criticize people that do not live up to your expectations.

3. What is Tom Buchanan’s view of racial equality?
(a) If the dominant white race does not remain alert, the inferior races will take over.
(b) Civilizations would thrive if all the races worked together as brothers.
(c) The inferior races are Nordic.
(d) All races are equal.

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

5. What does Gatsby’s luncheon guest reveal about an event that took place at the Metropole?
(a) Rosy Rosenthal was shot three times.
(b) Rosy Rosenthal shot three people.
(c) Tom shot Rosy Rosenthal.
(d) Rosy Rosenthal shot himself.

6. How does Catherine feel about Gatsby?
(a) She is afraid of him.
(b) She thinks he is selfish.
(c) She is falling in love with him.
(d) She finds him boring.

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

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

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

10. What object does Nick remind Daisy of?
(a) A rose.
(b) Granite slab.
(c) Petrified wood.
(d) Driftwood.

11. What does Gatsby invite Nick to do on the morning after the party?
(a) Swim.
(b) Sail.
(c) Golf.
(d) Go up in his hydroplane.

12. Whom does Myrtle invite up to the apartment while Nick is visiting?
(a) Mrs. Eberhardt.
(b) Her sister Catherine and Mr. and Mrs. McKee.
(c) Daisy.
(d) George Wilson.

13. What do the young ladies at Gatsby’s lawn party speculate about his line of work?
(a) He invests in bonds.
(b) He is a banker.
(c) He is a bootlegger.
(d) He is a gigolo.

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

15. What does Nick realize as Gatsby continues telling him about his past?
(a) Gatsby is lying.
(b) Gatsby is being truthful.
(c) Gatsby has an interesting past.
(d) Gatsby’s life is boring.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Myrtle’s opinion of her servants?

3. Why does the police officer apologize to Gatsby after stopping him for speeding?

4. What lie does Catherine tell about Daisy?

5. Who has lunch with Gatsby and Nick in the Forty-Second Street cellar?

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