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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does the narrator visit at the beginning of his first summer in his new residence?
(a) His mother and father who come to visit.
(b) His business associate.
(c) Several of his new neighbors.
(d) His second cousin, Daisy Buchanan and her husband, Tom.

2. As the young ladies talk, what do they say happened when a man found out Gatsby was the nephew of Von Hindenburg and second cousin to the devil?
(a) Gatsby killed the man.
(b) Gatsby admitted to the allegations.
(c) Gatsby went into hiding.
(d) Gatsby gave the man money to move away.

3. 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.

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

5. How do Tom’s acquaintances feel about him bringing a mistress to popular restaurants?
(a) Resentment.
(b) Hilarity.
(c) Disgust.
(d) Jealousy.

6. Where does Catherine tell Nick that Mr. Gatsby acquired his wealth?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Kaiser Wilhelm.
(c) Oil investments.
(d) His father.

7. What do the two girls in yellow say to Jordan when they see her at Gatsby’s party?
(a) They ask her to introduce them to Nick.
(b) They say that they are sorry she did not win her golf tournament.
(c) They tell her that she looks stunning.
(d) They congratulate her for winning the golf tournament.

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

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

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

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

12. What does Gatsby tell Nick is one of his family’s traditions?
(a) To be educated at Purdue
(b) To be educated at Yale
(c) To be educated at Oxford
(d) To be educated at Harvard

13. Who has lunch with Gatsby and Nick in the Forty-Second Street cellar?
(a) Mr. Carraway.
(b) Mr. Wilson.
(c) Mr. Wolfsheim.
(d) Miss Baker.

14. What does Nick see in Gatsby’s smile?
(a) Sarcasm.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Pride.
(d) Eternal reassurance.

15. When Lucille tears her dress at one of Gatsby’s parties, what does he do?
(a) Tells her she is to blame.
(b) Buys her a new dress.
(c) Tells her he is not responsible.
(d) Gives her his sweater to wear.

Short Answer Questions

1. While talking to Nick, what does Gatsby reveal about his family?

2. Who was the man that stayed over at Gatsby’s so often that he became known as “the boarder”?

3. How does Nick feel when he senses Daisy’s insincerity and sees the smirk on her face?

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

5. What does Gatsby invite Nick to do on the morning after the party?

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