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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Gatsby say to Nick at two minutes to four?
(a) He is going home.
(b) He is hungry.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He would like some brandy.

4. 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.

5. Why does Tom feel panicked when he leaves Wilson’s garage?
(a) He thinks he is losing both his wife and mistress.
(b) He thinks Daisy is in love with Nick.
(c) He realizes he loves Jordan.
(d) He cannot steer the car.

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

7. What does Nick tell Gatsby about his behavior at tea?
(a) Gatsby is the perfect guest.
(b) Gatsby is a gentleman.
(c) Gatsby is obnoxious.
(d) Gatsby is immature and rude.

8. After Cody hired Gatsby, how many times did they sail around the continent?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Once.

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

10. How is Gatsby feeling when he stands in Nick’s living room with Daisy?
(a) Bored.
(b) Confident.
(c) Nonchalant.
(d) Distraught.

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

12. Why is Nick surprised when he enters his living room with Daisy?
(a) It is deserted.
(b) Mrs. Wilson is standing there.
(c) Tom is standing there.
(d) Jordan is sitting in a chair.

13. What is Gatsby’s answer when Tom asks him when he went to Oxford?
(a) He went for two years beginning in 1922.
(b) He went for three months in 1919.
(c) He did not go at all.
(d) He went for five months in 1919.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What car does Tom want to drive when they all leave the tea party?

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

3. Why does Wilson need money?

4. What does Tom find out about Gatsby’s drugstores in Chicago?

5. How does Daisy greet Nick when she arrives in her car?

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