The Great Gatsby Chapters 4 - 6 Reading Check

How does Chapter 4 begin?

• With a casual conversation

  between Nick and Jordan

• With a lengthy description of all

  the various guests who

  attended Gatsby’s parties

• With a detailed account of the

  extravagant appearance of

  Gatsby’s mansion

• With Nick reflecting upon

  old/new money

During chapter 4, which of the following best describes Nick’s belief in Gatsby’s story of his background?

• He is in utter disbelief throughout the entire conversation.

• At firs the is skeptical, but then he is convinced it is true.

• He never doubts Gatsby because he is so captivated by

  him.

• He starts out trusting Gatsby, but in the end, cannot believe

  him.

During chapter 4, who do Gatsby and Nick run into at lunch?

• Myrtle

• Daisy

• Tom

• Jordan

Where does Gatsby first tell Nick about himself

• In his car

• by the pool

• at the party

• during lunch

During chapter 4, what ironic comment does Wolfsheim make about Gatsby?

• Handsome to look at and a perfect gentleman.”

• “Gatsby’s very careful about women. He would never so much as look at a friend’s wife.”

• “There’s the kind of man you’d like to take home and introduce to your mother and sister.”

• “He went to Oggsford College in England.”

In chapter 4, what does Jordan suspect is one of the reasons Gatsby throws so many parties?

• He half expects Daisy to wander in one night.

• He knows Daisy loves parties, so he throws parties to symbolically honor her.

• He hopes that his parties will make the news so that Daisy

  notices him.

• He hopes to find a replacement girl for Daisy.

What does Nick think of Gatsby’s plan to come over to Nick’s house when Daisy is over for tea?

• He is ambivalent because he does not understand Gatsby’s

  purpose or plan for Daisy.

• He is shocked because Gatsby has done so much for Daisy just for it to culminate in a casual meeting.

• He is angry because he doesn’t want to encourage Daisy to commit adultery.

• He is disgusted because he thinks Gatsby is stalking Daisy in an unhealthy manner.

Who tells Nick the story of Daisy

and Gatsby’s young love?

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During chapter 5, what makes Daisy cry?

• Her green light, visible from Gatsby’s house

• Gatsby’s newspaper clippings of her

• Gatsby’s collection of fine shirts

• The flowers Gatsby has arranged for her

During chapter 5, how does Daisy react to Gatsby’s mansion?

• She is neutral because wealth does not impress her.

• She is clearly skeptical of Gatsby’s “new money” status

• She is jealous because Gatsby’s house is bigger than hers.

• She is impressed, but she doesn’t know how Gatsby lives there all alone.