Gatsby Chapter 2

What is the “valley of ashes”?

• An area in East Egg where a fire had been many years ago.

• A barren, lower-middle class area separating New York from West Egg.

• An industrial zone

• An imaginary place used as a metaphor for Gatsby’s loneliness

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What are the “eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg”?

• Seeing eye dogs that the doctor trains fro the Association of the Blind
• A group of security guards who monitor the doctor’s home and offices
• A new kind of contact lens that the doctor has just developed
• An illustration on a billboard overlooking the valley of ashes

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What does Mrs. Wilson get Tom to buy her while she’s out with Tom and Nick?

• sandwiches for lunch
• a dog
• a new dress
• cuff links for Tom

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What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?

• She had to do something to get away from her abusive parents.
• She did it to spite George’s former girlfriend
• She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently. 
• She didn’t think she would ever find a husband, and she was grateful to him for asking her

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How did Mrs. Wilson know she made a mistake when she married George?

• After the honeymoon, she realized he didn't have any money.

• His car garage was located in the Valley of Ashes, and she knew that represented the poorest of society.

• George had dropped out of school 2 months into high school in order to learn the auto-mechanic trade.

• He had to borrow his best friend's suit for the wedding.

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How does Myrtle's demeanor change when she changes clothes in the New York City apartment?

• She becomes quiet and sweet

• She acts intelligent

• She is thankful for the new clothes

• She shows hauteur and tries to act wealthy

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How is Myrtle trying to build her status on the social class ladder?

• By using Tom's wealth to get what she wants.
• By buying expensive clothing and other things.
• By changing her behavior around Tom when dealing with other people.
• All of the above

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What did Tom do to Myrtle when she mentioned Daisy’s name?

• He hit her and broke her nose
• He laughed and called her a jealous fool
• He taunted her and repeated Daisy’s name several times more
• He ignored her and went on with his conversation with Nick

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What is the name of the magazine that is mentioned at least three times in this chapter?

• McClure's Magazine

• Woman's Way

• Vanity Fair

• Town Tattle

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According to Catherine, why doesn't Tom divorce Daisy?

• because Daisy's Catholic

• because she had a prenuptial agreement and would get his fortune

• because Tom secretly wants two wives

• because Myrtle is Catholic

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