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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How has Gatsby’s life been during the years he has been away from Daisy?
(a) Confused and disordered.
(b) Affluent and ordered.
(c) Carefree and exhilarating.
(d) Lucid and ordered.

3. What does Nick see as he looks through Daisy and Tom’s window?
(a) They are intimately holding hands.
(b) They are dancing.
(c) They are arguing.
(d) They are sitting at opposite sides of the room.

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

5. What is Gatsby’s reaction to the afternoon tea with Daisy?
(a) It is a terrible mistake.
(b) It is boring.
(c) It is perfect.
(d) It is just as he imagined.

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

7. What car does Tom want to drive when they all leave the tea party?
(a) Nick’s car.
(b) Tom’s coupe.
(c) Gatsby’s car.
(d) Jordan’s car.

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

9. Why does Nick go outside in the rain during tea?
(a) Daisy and Gatsby no longer see him.
(b) Daisy and Nick are angry with him.
(c) Nick is angry with Gatsby.
(d) Nick is angry with Daisy.

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

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

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

13. What is the condition of Myrtle Wilson’s sister on the night of the accident?
(a) Drunk.
(b) Sick.
(c) Hysterical.
(d) Indifferent.

14. What does Nick tell Gatsby when Gatsby talks about his past with Daisy?
(a) You will get Daisy back again.
(b) You and Daisy will bring the past back to life.
(c) Daisy will leave Tom for you.
(d) You cannot repeat the past.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the last things Mr. Wilson says to Myrtle?

2. What does Gatsby say to Nick at two minutes to four?

3. What request does Nick make of Daisy when he asks her to tea?

4. How is Gatsby feeling when he stands in Nick’s living room with Daisy?

5. What did Gatsby learn from living with Cody for five years?

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