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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

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

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

6. Where is Gatsby when he receives Daisy’s letter informing him of her relationship with Tom?
(a) War.
(b) Dan Cody’s boat.
(c) Oxford.
(d) Long Island Sound.

7. Whom does Tom tell Daisy to ride home with?
(a) Nick.
(b) Gatsby.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Wilson.

8. What represented beauty and glamour to Gatsby when he was 17-years-old?
(a) Cody’s yacht.
(b) Actresses.
(c) His mother.
(d) Rich women.

9. Who is driving the car that kills Mrs. Wilson?
(a) Daisy.
(b) Nick.
(c) Tom.
(d) Gatsby.

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

11. What does Nick say to Gatsby about Daisy, Tom, and all their friends?
(a) They are trustworthy friends.
(b) They are beautiful people.
(c) They mean well.
(d) They are a rotten crowd.

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

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

14. What is the weather like on the day of Daisy’s luncheon?
(a) Cold.
(b) Raining.
(c) Extremely hot.
(d) Sunny and mild.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Daisy’s emotional state when Nick comes back into the room?

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

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

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

5. What rumor does the New York reporter reveal about Gatsby?

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