The Great Gatsby Chapter 4 Comprehension Quiz

What rumor do the young ladies mention about Gatsby at the beginning of Chapter 4?

• He's a bootlegger.

• He's a famous actor.

• He's a politician.

• He's a detective.

According to the passage, what did the narrator write on the empty spaces of a time-table?

• The names of those who came to Gatsby's house that summer.

• A list of Gatsby's favorite drinks.

• A schedule of church bell ringing.

• A list of famous people in New York.

What does the narrator suggest about the people who attended Gatsby's parties?

• They knew very little about Gatsby.

• They were all close friends of Gatsby.

• They were all from West Egg.

• They were all related to Gatsby.

Why does the narrator believe the list of names gives a better impression than his own generalities?

• Because the names show the variety of people who attended Gatsby's parties.

• Because the names are easier to remember.

• Because the names are written in gold ink.

• Because the names are all famous.

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about Gatsby's reputation among his guests? (DoK Level 3)

• His reputation is based on rumors and speculation rather than facts.

• Everyone knows the truth about Gatsby.

• He is disliked by most of his guests.

• His guests are only interested in his wealth.

Who was Clarence Endive, and where was he from?

• A man from East Egg who wore white knickerbockers

• A tobacco importer from West Egg

• A movie promoter from New York

• A state senator from West Egg

Which character was known for being so frequently present that he became known as 'the boarder'?

• Klipspringer

• S. B. Whitebait

• G. Earl Muldoon

• Mrs. Ulysses Swett

What happened to Edgar Beaver's hair one winter afternoon?

• It turned cotton-white

• It was cut short

• It was dyed black

• It fell out

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Which of the following is true about Mrs. Ulysses Swett?

• Her automobile ran over someone's hand

• She was a tobacco importer

• She was a movie promoter

• She was known as 'the boarder'

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the types of people who attended the gatherings described?

• They came from various backgrounds and professions

• They were all related to each other

• They were only from East Egg

• They were all politicians