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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Daisy’s emotional state when Nick comes back into the room?
(a) Haughty.
(b) Crying.
(c) Glowing.
(d) Angry.

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

3. Who stays with Mr. Wilson until dawn after his wife’s death?
(a) Jordan.
(b) Gatsby.
(c) Nick.
(d) Michaelis.

4. What is Daisy’s emotional state as the day goes on?
(a) She is resolved and courageous.
(b) She is cruel and stubborn.
(c) She is excited and happy.
(d) She is frightened and despairing.

5. Whom does Gatsby call to play the piano for Daisy and Nick?
(a) Meyer Wolfsheim.
(b) Ewing Klipspringer.
(c) Jordan Baker.
(d) Dan Cody.

6. What rumor does the New York reporter reveal about Gatsby?
(a) Gatsby is an introvert.
(b) Gatsby is a gangster.
(c) Gatsby is eccentric.
(d) Gatsby lives in a boat.

7. What type of people were Gatsby’s parents?
(a) Shiftless and unsuccessful farmers.
(b) Lazy and poor fishermen.
(c) Poor but hard working farmers.
(d) Dependable and successful farmers.

8. What does Nick realize he must do when he hears a taxi arrive at Gatsby’s at dawn?
(a) Go to Gatsby’s for breakfast.
(b) Meet Gatsby at Daisy’s house.
(c) Give him a message from Daisy.
(d) Give him a warning.

9. How does Gatsby look when he arrives at Nick’s for tea?
(a) Pale and tired.
(b) Sun tanned and healthy.
(c) Energetic and well-rested.
(d) Pale but energetic.

10. What were two of Gatsby’s jobs after he left his parent’s home?
(a) Gambler and gardener.
(b) Miner and cobbler.
(c) Gardener and cook.
(d) Clam digger and salmon-fisher.

11. Why does Wilson need money?
(a) So he can buy his wife a present.
(b) So he can buy a new car.
(c) So he can leave his wife.
(d) So he and his wife can go west.

12. What does Nick imagine Gatsby’s reaction is to not receiving a message from Daisy?
(a) Indifference .
(b) He lived too long with one dream.
(c) Relief.
(d) Depression.

13. How did Gatsby picture himself when he is 17-years old?
(a) As the Son of God.
(b) An ignorant loser.
(c) Destined for poverty.
(d) A successful farmer.

14. Where did Gatsby live as a boy?
(a) New York.
(b) Minnesota.
(c) California.
(d) North Dakota.

15. How does Gatsby amuse himself as he waits for Daisy’s call?
(a) Takes a nap.
(b) Takes a walk around his estate.
(c) Goes sailing.
(d) Goes for a swim in the pool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Tom and Daisy when Gatsby returns to her home?

2. Where were the first places Cody and Gatsby sailed to after Gatsby was hired by Cody?

3. What is Tom’s reaction to Gatsby’s revelation about his relationship with Daisy?

4. Why does Nick go over to Gatsby’s house on Saturday night to check on him?

5. What item does Wilson find wrapped up in the drawer that upsets him?

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