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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 maid calls Nick on the phone.
(b) Nick does not see Gatsby in the yard.
(c) Gatsby’s house is in darkness.
(d) Nick hears screaming.

2. What does Gatsby find most entrancing about Daisy?
(a) Her smile.
(b) Her lips.
(c) Her eyes.
(d) Her voice.

3. What is the stain on the workbench in Wilson’s garage?
(a) Oil.
(b) Paint.
(c) Grease.
(d) Blood.

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

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

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

7. What is Gatsby’s reaction when he looks at Pammy?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Annoyance.
(c) Tenderness.
(d) Dislike.

8. Why can’t Nick get through to Gatsby on the phone after his conversation with Jordan?
(a) Gatsby is on the phone with Daisy.
(b) Gatsby’s line is held open for a call from Detroit.
(c) Gatsby disconnected his phone.
(d) Gatsby is on the phone with Mr. Wilson.

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

10. Where are Tom and Daisy when Gatsby returns to her home?
(a) At Jordan Baker’s house.
(b) Waiting for Gatsby at the train.
(c) On their wedding trip.
(d) In Daisy’s house.

11. What does Tom hear Daisy telling Gatsby?
(a) She is angry with him.
(b) She wants him to leave.
(c) She wishes she had his money.
(d) She loves him.

12. Who does Gatsby want to talk about as he and Nick sit in the dark smoking cigarettes?
(a) Tom.
(b) Mr. Wilson.
(c) Mrs. Wilson.
(d) Daisy.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Nick tell Gatsby about his behavior at tea?

3. At the tea, how long has it been since Daisy and Gatsby have seen one another?

4. What is the weather like on the day of Daisy’s luncheon?

5. What type of people were Gatsby’s parents?

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