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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Nick tell Gatsby about his behavior at tea?
(a) Gatsby is the perfect guest.
(b) Gatsby is immature and rude.
(c) Gatsby is a gentleman.
(d) Gatsby is obnoxious.

3. What is the first thing Daisy does when Tom leaves the room to make drinks?
(a) Kisses Gatsby.
(b) Argues with Nick.
(c) Kisses Nick.
(d) Flops on the couch.

4. Where does the narrator rent a house when he goes east?
(a) Upper Manhattan.
(b) Long Island Sound.
(c) New York City.
(d) East Egg.

5. Why does Nick think his house is on fire when he returns from his visit with Jordan?
(a) Gatsby has a bonfire for his guests.
(b) Every light in Gatsby’s mansion is lit.
(c) Gatsby put a spotlight on his lawn.
(d) Gatsby’s car headlines shine on Nick’s house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gatsby buy his mansion on the bay?

2. How does Nick describe Mrs. McKee?

3. What object does Nick remind Daisy of?

4. What does Nick say to Gatsby about Daisy, Tom, and all their friends?

5. How does the narrator describe his cousin’s face?

(see the answer key)

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