Gatsby Chapter 2 Exam Review

What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?

• She thought he was a gentleman

• She did it to spite George’s former girlfriend

• George and Myrtle had a high school pact to get married to each other at 27

• She thought he was filthy rich

What is the “valley of ashes”?

• An area in East egg where a fire had been many years ago

• An industrial zone which has taken on the form of buildings

• An imaginary place used as a metaphor for Gatsby’s loneliness

• The designated spot to take dogs to use the bathroom

What are the “eyes of Dr. T.J Eckleburg

• An illustration on a billboard

• Seeing eye dogs that the doctor trains for the Association of the Blind

• The nickname for Gatsby’s personal optometrist

• A billboard with no symbolic meaning

Who did Tom take Nick to meet?

• Dr. T.J Eckleburg

• His mistress

• Gilda Gray

• John Rockefeller

Who is George Wilson?

• A wealthy and mysterious neighbor who throws extravagant parties

• A famous Hollywood actor known for his roles in action movies

• A married man that owns an auto repair shop

• The trumpet player that comes to Gatby's parties

What do the “eyes of Dr. T.J Eckleburg” represent?

• A friend of of Tom that he sees every time he goes to New York

• A representation of Gatsby’s wealth and influence

• A famous advertisement for an eye doctor in New York City

• Someone or something that can see everything and is all knowing

What is the name of Tom’s mistress?

• Madeline

• Madison

• Mackinzie

• Myrtle

Identify Catherine and Mr. and Mrs. McKee.

• Catherine is Myrtle’s sister. The McKee’s live downstairs in the apartment complex.

• Catherine is Tom’s cousin. The McKee’s are old neighbors of Daisy’s.

• Catherine is Nick’s secretary. Mrs. McKee is her sister, and Mr. McKee is her brother in law.

• Catherine is the maid for Tom’s apartment, and Mr. And Mrs. McKee are Nick’s parents

What does Mrs. Wilson buy while out with Tom and Nick?

• A mink fur coat

• A new car

• A brand new dress

• A dog

What does Mr. McKee tell Nick about Gatsby?

• He has a baby out in San Francisco

• He is the nephew of Kaiser Wilhelm

• He served in the Air force

• He was once married to a girl in Alabama