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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the rumors about Gatsby that his guests talk about?
(a) He dislikes children.
(b) He had a nervous breakdown.
(c) He has a secret wife.
(d) He once killed someone.

2. How do Tom and Mrs. Wilson remain discreet on the train to New York?
(a) Mrs. Wilson sits behind Tom.
(b) They sit in different cars.
(c) They sit across the aisle from one another.
(d) Mrs. Wilson sits with Nick.

3. What comment does the stout, middle-aged man that Nick and Jordan meet in the library say about Gatsby’s books?
(a) All the books are written in a foreign language.
(b) All the books are real.
(c) Every book is the same.
(d) The books have no pages.

4. What is Gatsby doing the first time Nick sees him?
(a) Driving his sports car.
(b) Looking up at the stars and trembling.
(c) Drinking brandy on his front lawn.
(d) Strolling arm-in-arm with a young lady.

5. When Lucille tears her dress at one of Gatsby’s parties, what does he do?
(a) Gives her his sweater to wear.
(b) Tells her he is not responsible.
(c) Buys her a new dress.
(d) Tells her she is to blame.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Catherine confide to Nick regarding Myrtle and Tom?

2. Who is the slender young woman with the charming face that emanates discontent whom Nick meets at dinner with the Buchanan’s?

3. What is Mrs. Wilson’s reaction when Mrs. McKee compliments her dress?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Mr. Wilson?

5. What lie does Catherine tell about Daisy?

(see the answer key)

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