The Great Gatsby Chapter 1

Where is the narrator from, and why did he move from there?

• From France to establish a vineyard in New York

• From the South to become an actor on Broadway

• From the Northwest to be a fashion designer

• From the Midwest to study the bond business

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Describe the Buchanans’ house.

• It is a formal and traditional colonial Georgian mansion.

• It is low and modernistic, designed to blend in with the scenery.

• It is a replica of a Spanish hacienda, with a central garden and fountains.

• It is palatial, although in a state of disrepair.

How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?

• Nick and Tom served in the war together. He met Daisy at their wedding.

• Nick and Daisy went to school together. Daisy was dating Tom.

• He met them through a friend of his parents in Chicago.

• Daisy and Nick are cousins. Nick and Tom knew each other from school.

What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom?

• Tom is terminally ill.

• Tom is in trouble with the police.

• Tom is connected with criminals.

• Tom is having an affair.

When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?

• "She acts just like her father!"

• "I hope she's a beautiful little fool."

• "I suppose she talks--and eats, and everything."

• "I wish I had never had her."

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How does the novel begin?

• With Nick Carraway talking about West Egg

• With a description of Jordan Baker

• With a description of Tom Buchanan

• With a piece of advice from his dad

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Who is the narrator of the story?

• Gatsby

• Daisy

• Nick

• Tom

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Who is Nick's neighbor?

• Daisy

• Tom

• Gatsby

• Jordan

Tom discusses a book he is reading with his dinner guests. What does this discussion tell us about Tom?

• He is concerned about the future of the American economic system.

• He is interested in the history of the upper class.

• He is racist.

• He is sexist.

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What is Gatsby doing when Nick returns from dinner?

• He is on a phone call

• He is reading a book

• He is looking across the water

• He is talking to someone