What does Tom do to Myrtle when she repeatedly says "Daisy! Daisy!"

Tom punches Myrtle and breaks her nose.

How would you describe Nick's house?

A small, cheap bungalow outside of NYC

What is strange about Gatsby's parties?

He doesn't know most of the people at his own party.

How does Daisy feel about the fact that she gave birth to a girl?

She is somewhat upset, knowing she will only be a beautiful fool.

In what way does Gatsby’s party reinforce his “new money” status?

Everything (food, decor, etc) at the party is excessive and flashy

How can the Valley of Ashes be described?

A desolate (empty) wasteland where the poor live.

What is George Wilson's profession?

He fixes cars in the Valley of Ashes.

How do Gatsby and Nick know each other?

They know each other from serving in the war.

What is the setting of the story?

Set during Great Depression and people partied hard

studbud

Gatsby 1-3 Reading Comprehension Review

22 termsStudBud Administration62 plays

Chapters 1-3 Gatsby reading comprehension review

Flashcards22 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 22

Answers

1
Dr. Eckleburg's big eyes are on a billboard overlooking the Valley of Ashes
False
True
2
Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?
Myrtle
Daisy
Gatsby
Nick
3
What does Tom do to Myrtle when she repeatedly says "Daisy! Daisy!"
Tom pushes Myrtle into a puddle of mud.
Tom punches Myrtle and breaks her nose.
Tom tells Myrtle to leave him alone.
Tom isn't bothered by Myrtle and doesn't do anything to her.
4
True or False: George Wilson lives in the Valley of Ashes.
True
False
5
Tom is faithful to Daisy.
False
True
6
One rumor about Gatsby is that he once killed a man.
True
False
7
True or False: Tom and Daisy are married.
True
False
8
How would you describe Nick's house?
A house on the mountainside
A small, cheap bungalow outside of NYC
A beach house in Florida
a big mansion in California
9
What is strange about Gatsby's parties?
Gatsby personally invited everyone to the party except Nick.
There are always animals wandering around Gatsby's property.
He doesn't know most of the people at his own party.
His parties always end up having bad weather and people leave early.
10
How does Daisy feel about the fact that she gave birth to a girl?
She says she wishes she had twin boys instead.
She is very happy.
She does not want to take care of her baby and gives her up for adoption.
She is somewhat upset, knowing she will only be a beautiful fool.
11
Catherine is Myrtle's younger sister.
True
False
12
In what way does Gatsby’s party reinforce his “new money” status?
He has an exclusive guest list and looks down on people from "old money"
Everything (food, decor, etc) at the party is excessive and flashy
He invites all types of people to his parties
13
What does Gatsby call Nick?
"Hey Buddy"
"Homie"
"My Man"
"Old Sport"
14
How can the Valley of Ashes be described?
Where Tom & Daisy live.
A wealthy part of Long Island where famous people live.
A place where the middle class lives in NYC.
A desolate (empty) wasteland where the poor live.
15
What is George Wilson's profession?
He is a financial advisor in NYC.
He is Gatsby's servant at his party.
He fixes cars in the Valley of Ashes.
He works at a local library.
16
Nick thinks he is one of the most honest people he ever knew.
True
False
17
True or False: Daisy is beautiful, rich, and charming.
False
True
18
Nick thinks Jordan Baker is a very HONEST person.
True
False
19
How do Gatsby and Nick know each other?
They met on a subway train in NYC.
They were roommates in college.
They know each other from serving in the war.
They were family friends growing up together.
20
Who did Tom take Nick to meet?
Daisy
Myrtle
Owl Eyes
Gatsby
21
What is the setting of the story?
Set during prohibition so everyone stayed sober
Set during Great Depression and people partied hard
22
What words best describe Tom Buchanan?
Kind, Polite, Poor, Humble
Lazy, Mean, Unmotivated, Annoying
Happy, Outgoing, Friendly, Social
Rude, Rich, Athletic, Strong

Gatsby 1-3 Reading Comprehension Review Flashcards | StudBud