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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 is one of the last things Mr. Wilson says to Myrtle?

2. What is the stain on the workbench in Wilson’s garage?

3. What item does Wilson find wrapped up in the drawer that upsets him?

4. What is Gatsby’s reaction when he looks at Pammy?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Gatsby in a hurry to get home to New York while he is at Oxford?

2. Why does Daisy begin crying when Gatsby shows her all his colorful shirts?

3. What are the three stages of emotion Gatsby experiences on the night he meets Daisy again for the first time?

4. When does Gatsby change his name from James Gatz to Jay Gatsby, and what event causes the name change?

5. Why does Mr. Wilson want to buy Tom’s car?

6. What does Nick think Gatsby is trying to do by trying to recover the past?

7. How did Dan Cody thank Gatsby for warning him about the storm?

8. What is Gatsby’s explanation about going to Oxford when Tom questions him about it?

9. When Nick returns to his house after meeting with Jordan, why does he think his house is on fire?

10. What happened to Gatsby’s mind the first time he kissed Daisy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nick and Gatsby remain true friends from the time they first meet until Gatsby’s death. Using examples from the novel, explain how the male bond between Nick and Gatsby grows and strengthens throughout the novel. How does this bond continue, even after Gatsby’s death? Compare and contrast the qualities of each man and how these qualities strengthen Nick and Gatsby’s bond.

Essay Topic 2

Many parts of the novel take place in the past. Cite instances from the past that enhance the character’s present actions. Interpret Nick’s view of the past when he says that the past cannot be repeated. Cite examples from the novel where Nick’s assessment is true.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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