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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nick go over to Gatsby’s house on Saturday night to check on him?
(a) Gatsby’s house is in darkness.
(b) Nick does not see Gatsby in the yard.
(c) Gatsby’s maid calls Nick on the phone.
(d) Nick hears screaming.

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 is an idiot.
(d) Daisy gets foolish ideas in her head.

3. How is Jordan’s voice when she calls Nick at his office?
(a) Dull and quiet.
(b) Fresh and cool.
(c) Excited and friendly.
(d) Harsh and dry.

4. What does Wilson find out about the yellow car that hit Myrtle?
(a) It belongs to Gatsby.
(b) It belongs to Daisy.
(c) It belongs to Tom.
(d) It belongs to Jordan.

5. How long did Gatsby attend the Lutheran college of St. Olaf’s in Minnesota?
(a) Four years.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two years.

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

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

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

9. Why does Gatsby fire all his servants?
(a) They asked for more money.
(b) To avoid gossip.
(c) They steal from him.
(d) They are lazy.

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

11. What is Gatsby’s response when Daisy asks him how he lives in such a huge house all alone?
(a) He keeps it full of interesting people.
(b) He has small dinner parties.
(c) He hosts dinners for the poor.
(d) He enjoys solitude.

12. What is Gatsby’s financial state when he returns from France?
(a) Penniless.
(b) Up and coming.
(c) Comfortable income.
(d) Wealthy.

13. How long did it take Gatsby to earn enough money to buy his mansion?
(a) Five months
(b) Three months.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Three years.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Gatsby’s life been during the years he has been away from Daisy?

2. What does Gatsby say about Daisy’s voice?

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

4. What were two of Gatsby’s jobs after he left his parent’s home?

5. What does Nick discover when he rushes to Gatsby’s house?

(see the answer keys)

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