Exploring Key Themes in The Great Gatsby Chapter 7

In this chapter, Gatsby's mysterious lifestyle is highlighted as his house undergoes changes. Nick Carraway is invited to lunch at Daisy's, where tensions rise between Gatsby and Tom Buchanan. A confrontation in town reveals secrets and leads to a tragic accident involving Myrtle Wilson. The chapter explores themes of love, jealousy, and the consequences of past actions.

Why did Gatsby replace his household staff?

• To prepare for his wedding with Daisy

• To upgrade his household's service quality

• To prevent gossip about Daisy's visits

• Because they were not loyal to him

What does Gatsby's request to Nick about joining Daisy for lunch signify?

• Gatsby's attempt to show off his wealth

• Gatsby's desire to confront Tom

• Gatsby's effort to reconnect with Daisy

• Gatsby's plan to announce his engagement

How does Tom react upon realizing Daisy's feelings for Gatsby?

• He is visibly shaken and astounded

• He challenges Gatsby to a duel

• He laughs it off as a trivial matter

• He is indifferent and ignores them

What triggers the group's decision to go to New York City?

• Tom's insistence on confronting Gatsby

• Daisy's suggestion for a fun day out

• Gatsby's wish to propose to Daisy

• A desire to escape the heat

What does Gatsby reveal about his time at Oxford?

• He never actually attended Oxford but lies about it

• He went there after the war as part of a program for officers

• He was expelled from Oxford due to misconduct

• He attended for four years and graduated with honors

How does Daisy react when Gatsby demands she tell Tom she never loved him?

• She refuses to speak

• She admits she never loved Tom

• She hesitates and then denies Gatsby's claim

• She leaves the room

What does Tom accuse Gatsby of being involved in?

• Forgery

• Bootlegging

• Embezzlement

• Bank robbery

What was the cause of Myrtle Wilson's death?

• A fall from a height

• A car accident

• A gunshot

• Poisoning

Who was driving the car that killed Myrtle Wilson?

• Jay Gatsby

• Daisy Buchanan

• Jordan Baker

• Tom Buchanan

What does Gatsby do after the confrontation at the Plaza Hotel?

• He confronts Tom again

• He plans to leave the country

• He waits outside Daisy's house

• He leaves New York City