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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Myrtle Wilson buy from an old man as she waits in a taxicab in New York City?
(a) The daily newspaper.
(b) A puppy.
(c) A roasted chestnut.
(d) A bouquet of roses.

2. Which of the following best describes Myrtle’s sister?
(a) Slender and naive.
(b) Obese and sweaty.
(c) Slender and worldly.
(d) Thin and sickly.

3. Which previous acquaintance does Nick meet as he searches the mansion for Gatsby?
(a) Tom.
(b) Daisy.
(c) Myrtle.
(d) Jordan Baker.

4. What does Wilson find out about the yellow car that hit Myrtle?
(a) It belongs to Daisy.
(b) It belongs to Jordan.
(c) It belongs to Gatsby.
(d) It belongs to Tom.

5. What lie does Catherine tell about Daisy?
(a) She was married before.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She is a thief.
(d) She is a Catholic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nick feel as he walks among the affluent guests at Gatsby’s mansion?

2. Whom does Tom tell Daisy to ride home with?

3. What does Nick hear coming from Gatsby’s home on summer nights?

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

5. How do Tom’s acquaintances feel about him bringing a mistress to popular restaurants?

(see the answer key)

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