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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick hear coming from Gatsby’s home on summer nights?

2. What is the name of the young soldier Daisy dated in 1917?

3. Which previous acquaintance does Nick meet as he searches the mansion for Gatsby?

4. What is Daisy’s reaction when she hears that she gave birth to a little girl?

5. Where does Catherine tell Nick that Mr. Gatsby acquired his wealth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Myrtle’s opinion of her husband?

2. What do Nick and Gatsby talk about the first time they meet at Gatsby’s party?

3. What is the request that Gatsby asks Jordan to make to Nick?

4. What does Gatsby tell Nick about his life as they drive to lunch?

5. What fascinates Nick on summer nights as he looks across at Gatsby’s mansion?

6. What does Gatsby tell Nick about Meyer Wolfsheim when they have lunch together?

7. How does Nick Carraway know Daisy and Tom Buchanan?

8. Why doesn’t Nick call out to Gatsby when he sees him looking out over the ocean?

9. Why is it unusual that Nick was personally invited to one of Gatsby’s parties?

10. How does Nick describe Gatsby’s manner when he picks Nick up for lunch in his splendid car?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nick Carraway is the narrator of the novel. Characterize Nick as the narrator and evaluate his reliability as an interpreter of events. Where in the story does Nick refrain from making judgments? Describe any examples where he does not present the full truth. Explain any situations where Nick’s reliability could be questioned. What motivates his omissions?

Essay Topic 2

What is the message Fitzgerald is trying to convey about the materialism of the wealthy and privileged in the novel? Does he depict a realistic and relevant view of human nature through the wealthy characters in the novel? Are the human qualities of each character true to life? Explain. How do the characters convey their everyday struggles of a life filled with money?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of Appearance and Reality is constant throughout the novel. Analyze the lives of Gatsby, Tom, and Daisy with regard to appearances and reality. Explain how each characters’ outward actions hides the reality behind their superficiality. Contrast the superficial lives of these characters with the honesty of Nick Carraway.

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