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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Nick angry with Gatsby as they drive in Gatsby’s fancy car?
(a) Gatsby insults Jordan Baker.
(b) Gatsby insults Nick.
(c) Gatsby flaunts his money.
(d) Nick does not like mysteries.

2. Why can’t Nick get through to Gatsby on the phone after his conversation with Jordan?
(a) Gatsby is on the phone with Daisy.
(b) Gatsby disconnected his phone.
(c) Gatsby is on the phone with Mr. Wilson.
(d) Gatsby’s line is held open for a call from Detroit.

3. What does Lucille reveal about the man she almost married?
(a) He is wealthy and educated.
(b) He would have been a good husband.
(c) He is too good for her.
(d) He is below her.

4. How does Nick describe Mrs. Wilson?
(a) Shapely but plain.
(b) Overweight and homely.
(c) Stout and sensuous.
(d) Thin and attractive.

5. What do the young ladies at Gatsby’s lawn party speculate about his line of work?
(a) He is a bootlegger.
(b) He is a gigolo.
(c) He is a banker.
(d) He invests in bonds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tom slap Mrs. Wilson, breaking her nose?

2. What is Gatsby’s answer when Tom asks him when he went to Oxford?

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

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

5. Who is Jordan’s escort to Gatsby’s party?

(see the answer key)

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