The Great Gatsby, Ch. 1

Who recognizes Gatsby's name when Jordan asks Nick about him?

• Daisy

• Nick

• Tom

• Fitzgerald

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What does Daisy's recognition of Gatsby's name foreshadow?

• That she knows him well and has/had feelings for him.

• That she hates him.

• That she is outraged that Jordan knows him.

• That she badly wants to attend one of his parties.

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What sport does Jordan Baker play?

• Racquetball

• Tennis

• Golf

• Volleyball

Where in the "Middle West" is Nick from?

• Ohio

• Iowa

• Minnesota

• Michigan

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What type of values does Nick identify himself as having?

• Military values

• Southern values

• Midwest values

• Big city values

• None - he's a sociopath.

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What is the effect of Nick's background and values on the story?

• It shows how jaded the war made him.

• It brings readers deeper into the story through his skeptical narrative.

• It gives readers a glimpse of 1940s life.

• It tells the story through a genuine, rather naive perspective.

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Do Tom and Daisy have a child?

• No

• Yes, a boy.

• Yes, a girl.

• Yes, twins.

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What does Nick discover about Tom and Daisy's marriage during dinner?

• They're both very happy and content with their lives.

• Neither is happy; Tom is having an affair.

• Neither is happy; Daisy is having an affair.

• Neither is happy; both are having affairs.

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Daisy tells Nick, "I'm pretty cynical about everything." What reason exists for Daisy's cynicism?

• Jordan has lied to her.

• Nick ignored her throughout dinner.

• Tom is cheating on her...again.

• She has no real friends.

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What rumor did Daisy hear about Nick?

• That he was poor.

• That he was engaged.

• That he had died in the war.

• That he has a child.

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