The Great Gatsby . Chapters 1-7

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Tom Buchanan

• Jay Gatsby

• Nick Carraway

• Jordan Baker

Why does Nick move to West Egg?

• To become a writer

• To study medicine

• To work in the bond business

• To join Gatsby’s parties

What does the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock symbolize for Gatsby?

• Wealth

• Hope and dreams

• Friendship

• The American Dream fulfilled

How is Tom Buchanan first described?

• Gentle and shy

• Athletic and aggressive

• Poor but kind

• Quiet and mysterious

Who is Myrtle Wilson?

• Daisy’s cousin

• Tom’s mistress

• Gatsby’s sister

• Jordan’s friend

Where do Tom and Myrtle take Nick in Chapter 2?

• A hotel in New York

• Gatsby’s mansion

• The Buchanan house

• George’s garage

What does Gatsby do when Nick first sees him at the end of Chapter 1?

• Walks into his mansion

• Waves at Nick

• Stretches his arms toward the green light

• Talks with Daisy

What is unusual about Gatsby’s parties?

• Only close friends are invited

• Guests aren’t always invited, they just show up

• They are quiet dinners

• Gatsby never attends

What rumor do people spread about Gatsby?

• He is a German spy

• He owns a bank

• He was once married to Daisy

• He is Nick’s cousin

When Nick finally meets Gatsby, what surprises him?

• Gatsby is rude

• Gatsby is young and polite

• Gatsby ignores him

• Gatsby looks poor