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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 Nick see in Gatsby’s smile?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Eternal reassurance.
(c) Sarcasm.
(d) Pride.

2. How does the narrator describe Tom Buchanan’s body?
(a) Obese.
(b) Skeletal.
(c) Effeminate.
(d) A cruel body.

3. What tumultuous event happens not far from Gatsby’s mansion after the party?
(a) One of the guests is robbed.
(b) Two of the guests start fighting.
(c) One of the guests gets hit by a car.
(d) One of the guests is in a car accident.

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

5. What is the first thing Nick does when he arrives at Gatsby’s party?
(a) Tries to find his host.
(b) Tries to find Daisy.
(c) Goes to the buffet table.
(d) Goes to the bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can’t Nick get through to Gatsby on the phone after his conversation with Jordan?

2. What takes place at least once every fortnight at the Gatsby mansion?

3. Where does Nick first meet Tom’s girlfriend?

4. What infamous 1919 event was Mr. Wolfsheim involved with?

5. What does Gatsby find most entrancing about Daisy?

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