The Great Gatsby Quiz: Chapters 7-8

At the Buchanan household (before heading into the city), what does Daisy do that astounds and angers Tom?

• She kisses Gatsby right in front of Tom

• She essentially tells Gatsby she loves him in front of Tom

• She winks at Gatsby from across the table, right in front of Tom

• She announces her plans to divorce Tom

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What event causes tension between Gatsby and Tom Buchanan in Chapter 7?

• A business deal gone wrong

• A confrontation about Daisy

• A disagreement over politics

• A fight over money

In Chapter 7, where does the climactic confrontation between Gatsby and Tom take place?

• Gatsby's mansion

• The Buchanan's home

• A hotel in New York City

• The Valley of Ashes

What theme is highlighted by the confrontation between Gatsby and Tom in Chapter 7?

• The American Dream

• The decline of morality

• The conflict between old money and new money

• The importance of friendship

Describe the weather during the events of Chapter 7.

• It is a cool autumn day.

• It is a hot summer day.

• It is a rainy spring day.

• It is a snowy winter day.

What tragic event occurs at the end of Chapter 7?

• Gatsby is arrested.

• Daisy leaves Tom.

• Myrtle Wilson is killed.

• Nick Carraway moves away.

What is the primary setting of Chapter 8?

• The Buchanan's home

• Gatsby's mansion

• Nick's apartment

• The Valley of Ashes

Which theme is explored through Gatsby's reflections on his relationship with Daisy in Chapter 8?

• The illusion of the past

• The power of wealth

• The importance of honesty

• The inevitability of change

What does Gatsby do while waiting for a call from Daisy in Chapter 8?

• He goes for a swim.

• He writes her a letter.

• He visits Nick.

• He leaves town.

How does the setting of Gatsby's mansion contribute to the mood in Chapter 8?

• It is lively and full of guests.

• It is quiet and empty.

• It is under renovation.

• It is being sold.