The Great Gatsby Chapter 9

Which statement best characterizes Tom’s feelings toward Gatsby’s death?

• He blames himself.

• He thinks it was unfortunate but inevitable.

• He thinks Gatsby deserved it.

• He wishes he would have been the one to die.

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How does Jordan react to Nick breaking up with her?

• She becomes hysterical.

• She is indifferent.

• She claims to be engaged to another man.

• She punches him in the eye.

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What word best describes Gatsby's father's feelings about his son?

• proud

• resentful

• devastated

• bewildered

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Gatsby's father shows Nick a book that belonged to Gatsby as a child. What did James Gatz's notes in his book indicate about him?

• He was ashamed of his family and upbringing.

• He had goals for himself and was willing to work for them.

• He intended to move away and create a better life for himself.

• His family was struggling financially, and he wanted to help.

What did Klipspringer call Gatsby's house for?

• funeral details

• to express his condolences

• a pair of shoes

• his piano

What does Nick discover when he tries to notify Daisy that Gatsby has been killed?

• The police found Daisy to be guilty of a crime.

• Daisy and Tom have left with baggage and they left no forwarding address or information about when they will return.

• Tom refuses to let Nick relay the information to Daisy.

• Daisy has already heard that Gatsby has been killed.

How does George Wilson find his way to Gatsby?

• The police identify Gatsby's car.

• Tom tells him where to find the driver who killed Myrtle.

• He spots the yellow car from the street.

• A witness recognizes Gatsby.

How does Gatsby's father learn of his son’s death?

• An associate of Wolfshiem's calls him.

• The police tell him.

• He sees it on the nightly news.

• He reads it in the newspaper.

Who refuses to attend Gatsby’s funeral, despite claiming great affection for him?

• Daisy

• Owl-Eyes

• Meyer Wolfshiem

• the police commissioner

How does Nick react to Klipspringer’s phone call?

• He asks Klipspringer to bring Lucille when he comes.

• He hangs up on him.

• He tells him not to come to the funeral.

• He accuses Klipspringer of killing Gatsby.