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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gatsby meet Dan Cody?
(a) At one of Gatsby’s dinner parties.
(b) Gatsby rows out to Cody’s yacht.
(c) The theatre.
(d) Nick’s home.

2. What is Tom’s reaction to Gatsby’s revelation about his relationship with Daisy?
(a) Daisy can leave forever.
(b) Daisy is immature.
(c) Daisy gets foolish ideas in her head.
(d) Daisy is an idiot.

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

4. What is Gatsby’s birth name?
(a) John Gatz.
(b) James Gatz.
(c) Jacob Gatz.
(d) Jay Gatz.

5. Who arrives on horseback to Gatsby’s house on a Sunday afternoon while Nick is visiting?
(a) Jordan Baker, Daisy and Lucille.
(b) Tom Buchanan, Jordan Baker and Daisy.
(c) Tom Buchanan, Mr. Sloan and a woman.
(d) Mr. Sloan, Jordan Baker and a woman.

6. What did Gatsby learn from living with Cody for five years?
(a) Drink little.
(b) Trust Ella Kaye.
(c) Party and drink hard.
(d) Legal terms.

7. What does Gatsby say about Daisy’s voice?
(a) It is shrill.
(b) It is soothing.
(c) It is like a whisper.
(d) It is full of money

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

9. What item does Wilson find wrapped up in the drawer that upsets him?
(a) A letter from Myrtle.
(b) An expensive dog leash.
(c) A pearl necklace.
(d) A diamond ring.

10. What does Gatsby do when he realizes that Nick does not make much money?
(a) Tells Nick he should get out of the bond business.
(b) Gives Nick a new car.
(c) Offers Nick a job.
(d) Gives Nick one hundred dollars.

11. At the tea, how long has it been since Daisy and Gatsby have seen one another?
(a) Five months.
(b) Five weeks.
(c) Five days.
(d) Five years.

12. What does Michaelis find when he goes to Wilson’s garage four hours after dawn?
(a) Wilson is sleeping.
(b) Wilson is crying.
(c) Wilson is gone.
(d) Wilson collapsed on the floor.

13. Why does Nick think his house is on fire when he returns from his visit with Jordan?
(a) Gatsby’s car headlines shine on Nick’s house.
(b) Every light in Gatsby’s mansion is lit.
(c) Gatsby put a spotlight on his lawn.
(d) Gatsby has a bonfire for his guests.

14. Where does Daisy suggest she and her guests go during the luncheon?
(a) Over to Gatsby’s for a swim.
(b) The theatre.
(c) Town.
(d) Gatsby's boat.

15. What is the first thing Daisy does when Tom leaves the room to make drinks?
(a) Argues with Nick.
(b) Kisses Gatsby.
(c) Flops on the couch.
(d) Kisses Nick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gatsby’s response when Daisy asks him how he lives in such a huge house all alone?

2. What does Nick tell Gatsby when Gatsby talks about his past with Daisy?

3. How does Gatsby amuse himself as he waits for Daisy’s call?

4. What is Gatsby’s financial state when he returns from France?

5. What does Nick say to Gatsby about Daisy, Tom, and all their friends?

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