Great Gatsby Reading Quiz Chapter 5/6

When Nick returns to West Egg after his trip into the city, what is unusual about Gatsby's house?

• It's lit up from tower to cellar.

• It is full of party guests but everyone is very quiet.

• It is decorated with streamers and confetti.

• It's being painted white.

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How many years has it been since Gatsby and Daisy have seen each other?

• 10 years
• 5 years
• 20 years
• 3 years

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What does Daisy say is the reason for her crying in this chapter?

• The beauty of Gatsby's shirts

• The size of Gatsby's house

• The way that Gatsby has changed

• The realization that she married the wrong man

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What can the reader infer as to why Fitzgerald would use a paradox in the following statement?

I tried to go then, but they wouldn't hear of it; perhaps my presence made them feel more satisfactorily alone. (Pg. 94)

• To show the reader that Nick is the main character and he is to be in each scene.

• To show the reader that Nick brought about comic relief to the story whenever Daisy and Gatsby were together.

• To show the reader that Nick felt less guilty as long as he was there with Daisy and Gatsby.

• To show the reader that Daisy and Gatsby used Nick's presence as a way to keep them from feeling guilty.

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Gatsby comes to Nick's house before Daisy shows up.  How is he behaving?

• Cocky and confident
• Nervous and jumpy
• Indifferent
• Joyful and upbeat

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What TWO things does Gatsby send to Nick's house before the tea date?

• Champagne

• An orchestra

• Someone to cut his grass

• Cupcakes

• Flowers

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What does Tom accuse Gatsby of being?

• A cheater

• A bootlegger

• A thief

• A fake friend

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How did Dan Cody acquire his wealth?

• thievery 
• working as a surgeon
• mining copper
• inheritance

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How many years did Gatsby spend with Dan Cody?

• 4 years
• 3 years
• 7 years
• 5 years

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Nick tells Gatsby that he cannot repeat the past. How does he respond to this?

• "Of course you can, old sport."

• "I know that, old sport."

• "I'm not trying to, old sport."

• "That's ridiculous, old sport, I know you can."

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