The Great Gatsby, Chapter 3

What is "special" about Nick's invitation to Gatsby's party?

• Nick received his invitation by special delivery.

• Nick's invitation was hand written.

• Nick seems to be one of only a few people actually invited to the party.

• Nick is not famous or wealthy, so did not expect to be invited.

Who does Nick run into at Gatsby's party?

• Tom Buchanan
• Daisy Buchanan
• Jordan Baker
• All of the above

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What happened to the girl who tore her dress the last time she was at Gatsby's?

• She showed up wearing the same dress a second time.

• She got in an argument with her husband.

• Gatsby bought her a new one and sent it to her.

• She drank too much and passed out.

What is NOT one of the speculations about Gatsby made by guests at his party?

• Gatsby killed a man once.

• Gatsby was a German spy during the war.

• Gatsby was in the American army during the war.

• Gatsby is the cousin to the Kaiser Wilhelm.

Who is the "owl-eyed" man?

• A friend of Jordan's who thinks he is her boyfriend.

• A man who seems to be Gatsby's servant.

• A neighbor of Gatsby's.

• The man Nick encounters in Gatsby's library.

Why is Owl Eyes so surprised with Gatsby's library?

• The shelves are made of oak.

• The pages of the books are cut.

• The books are real.

• Gatsby has Volume 1 of Stoddard's Lectures.

What irony does Nick notice at Gatsby's party?

• Although the party is rowdy and most people are drunk, Gatsby is reserved and never drinks alcohol.
• Although many people are gossiping about him, Gatsby brags about the great number of close friends he has. 
• Although his house is huge and opulent, Gatsby laments that his house is too small for him.
• All of his guests are wealthy and/or famous, but Gatsby has done nothing remarkable in his life.

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What do Gatsby and Nick plan to do the morning after the party?

• They plan to go into New York to visit Myrtle at her apartment.

• They plan to visit Jordan at her aunt's house.

• They plan to go up in the hydroplane.

• They plan to take Gatsby's boat out into the bay.

Which statement best describes a reaction Nick has to Gatsby?

• He thinks Gatsby seems decadent and self-indulgent.

• He is impressed by Gatsby's smile and think he seems very genuine.

• He is surprised by how informally Gatsby speaks to everyone.

• He is disgusted by how drunk and rude Gatsby is.

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At the end of the party most couples end up doing what?

• Arguing
• Helping each other back to their cars
• Crying
• Dancing together

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