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The Great Gatsby Comprehensive Review, Ch 1-7
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1
What is Nick’s defense for not coming to Daisy’s wedding?
In college and focused on important exams
Was deployed with military during WWI
Had another wedding to go to
Touring Europe with his family
2
How does Daisy think Gatsby made his money?
He inherited it from his father
chain of drugstores
Real Estate
Stocks & Bonds
3
What plans does this group of 5 make for the afternoon?
Go for a boat ride
Go to the movies
Rent a suite of rooms at the Plaza hotel
Attend an opera
4
Describe the mood when Gatsby and Daisy first reunite.
Awkward
Sad
Joyful
Intense
5
What is the last image of chapter 7?
Gatsby standing alone in the moonlight watching the Buchanans
The scene of the hit-and-run with Myrtle
Daisy & Tom eating cold fried chicken
Nick's view of the empty, desolate beach
6
In the beginning of the book, Nick declares he has what 2 characteristics?
Rich, Charming
Pious, quiet
Talented, Tolerant
Tolerant, good listener
7
What does Myrtle chant at Tom that causes them to fight?
His wife's name, "Daisy"
His lazy nature as a wealthy man
She calls him "fat"
That he is washed up, "has-been"
8
In Gatsby’s Mansion, almost every room is decorated in a _____ style that is reminiscent of ___ Egg.
Gaudy, West
Sophisticated, West
Sophisticated, East
Gaudy, East
9
According to Nick, Daisy murmurs to make people do this.
Lean towards her
Speak louder
Speak quieter
Pay attention to her
10
Why does Gatsby think that Daisy will take his side?
She claims to hate Tom & family life.
She loves him - not Tom
She has already made arrangements to leave Tom for Gatsby.
They have a history Tom can't understand
11
True or False: Gatsby killed a nephew of von Hindenburg during WWI
false
true
12
How is Tom portrayed?
Intelligent
Charming
brutish
Handsome
13
Why does Nick turn down Gatsby to “make some money” after arranging the meeting with Daisy?
He doesn't want to work with Wolfshiem
He is a friend, not an employee/business associate
He doesn't need to work, he's rich.
It's a morally questional situation
14
On the “hottest day of the summer” in chapter 7, Nick has lunch with who?
Tom, Daisy, Jordan, Gatsby
Tom, Daisy, Mrs. & Mr. Sloane
Tom, Daisy
Tom, Daisy, Jordan
15
Chapter 1 makes use of fragmentation of what literary element?
plot
setting
character
imagery
16
What is the catalyst for Tom & Gatsby’s fight?
All of the above
Gatsby's outlandish outfit
The constant proximity between Daisy & Gatsby
Gatsby's use of "old sport" and claim that he went to Oxsford
17
Tom catches onto Daisy and Gatsby’s affair when…
he sees them Daisy & Gatsby gazing too long & hard at each other
Jordan tells him in secret
He notices their constant, close physical proximity
Myrtle phones to tell him she saw them earlier
18
After leaving Wilson’s garage, Jordan suggests that the group do this for entertainment
Go for a boat ride
Go to Coney Island
Go to the movies
Go shopping
19
During all of the chaos of chapter 7, what does everyone fail to notice?
Daisy & Tom's daughter was left alone
Tom & Daisy's anniversary
Nick’s 30th birthday
4th of July celebrations
20
What does Nick diligently take notes on during chapter 4?
names of the attendees at each party
Bands & song titles played at the parties
Names of the famous people who attended the parties
Dates and themes of each party
21
Who is Jordan?
Sister-in-law of George; Lives in the city alone
Wife of Tom; a Golden girl who is charming & shallow
Wife of George, Mistress of Tom, Social climber
Daisy's friend; professional golfer
22
Who does Nick see gazing across the water when he arrives home from dinner with Daisy & Tom in chapter 1?
George
Klipspringer
Tom
Gatsby
23
What makes Gatsby’s car so unique that “everybody” knows it?
All of the above
Its one of the only cars period.
Its gaudy design and color
His status in the area
24
How is Gatsby like the clock he almost breaks at Nick’s bungalow?
Both are broken and stuck in the past
Both are elaborate and over done for no reason
Both have no use, but are still kept around
All of the above
25
In The Great Gatsby, the clock symbolizes…
the fragility of success in the face of lost time
the emotions of characters; colors the mood of scenes
the pointless nature of time; lack of universal truth
unstoppable passage of time & its intense value
26
How do people react to the fight between Myrtle & Tom?
The join in
They all leave
men leave; Women help & scold
They all scold Tom
27
Who is killed by a Yellow/Green car coming from New York?
Catherine
Myrtle
Daisy
Jordan
28
Why is the weather important in The Great Gatsby?
directly reflects the emotions of the characters & scenes
Creates a tone that reinforces character's emotions and current events
All of the above
foreshadows events & emotions of characters
29
After tea, Nick spends most of his time with Gatsby & Daisy…
Trying to find the right time to sneak away
helping keep the conversation going
ensuring that Daisy doesn't act immorally
Spying on Daisy for Tom
30
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
Wife of George, Mistress of Tom, Social climber
Tom's other mistress, lives with the Mckees
Wife of Tom; a Golden girl who is charming & shallow
Sister-in-law of George; Lives in the city alone
31
According to Catherine, how long have Myrtle & George been married?
12
5
11
7
32
East Egg is associated with…?
Aristocratic Nobility, old money
Povery, grey ashy dump
Self-made people, new money
Loud, bustling, very diverse
33
Why does she run out into the road?
Trying to escape from George's violent abuse
Trying to reach her sister, across the street
All of the above
She thinks it is Tom in the same car from earlier
34
What makes Tom & George’s encounter in chapter 7 ironic?
Tom is the man having an affair with George's wife
He still hasn't brought him the car
Rich man Tom owes poor guy George a lot of money.
They are both dealing with the same situation
35
True or False: The police are more scared of Gatsby than he is of them
true
false
36
True or False: Gatsby is a beloved celebrity figure in both East & West Egg
true
false
37
The Valley of Ashes is associated with…
Loud, bustling, very diverse
Retired middle class city workers
Self-made people, new money
Poverty, a grey ashy dump
38
Who is Catherine?
Wife of George, Mistress of Tom, Social climber
Wife of Tom; a Golden girl who is charming & shallow
sister-in-law of George; Lives in the city alone
Daisy's friend; professional golfer
39
Who is the real reason for the fight between Tom & Gatsby?
Nick
Jordan
Myrtle
Daisy
40
Why does Gatsby refrain from drinking?
All of the above
He has seen what alcohol does to people at his parties
Dealing with Dan Cody's alcoholism
His father was a drunk
41
On the night before her wedding, how does Daisy accidently destory Gatsby's love letter?
Throwing it into the fire
Throwing it into the wind
Getting it wet in the bathtub
Shreading it into pieces
42
What excuse does Myrtle use to sneak away with Tom?
She doesn't say anything. He just doesn't notice.
She is going to see her mother in the city.
She's going to see her sister in New York City
That she is going to work.
43
Why does Myrtle hate her husband?
His bad breeding & lack of ambition
His halitosis & poor choice in friends
All of the above
His mother is rich, but he she dishinherited him.
44
Gatsby’s real last name is “Gatz” and he is from a farm in North Dakota
true
false
45
In chapter 1, Daisy laughs and says she is “paralyzed with…” what?
Happiness
Fear
Surprise
Contempt
46
True or False: Gatsby stops having parties because he is busy with his business
true
false
47
When Tom begins criticizing Gatsby’s party, how does Daisy react?
She begins talking to Nick
she starts singing softly
she begins talking to Jordan
She tells him to stop it.
48
What causes Gatsby to fire all of his servants & replace them
They gossiped about his relationship with Daisy to others
He has lost all of his money
They can't keep up with his demands
They couldn't please Daisy
49
How does Gatsby’s room compare to the rest of his mansion?
Comfortable, basic, standard
Gaudy,flashy, showy
Sophisticated,showy,crowded
Barren, void, sparse
50
True or False: George Willson knows who Myrtle was having an affair with
false
true
51
What is Gatsby known for doing frequently?
Being a Bootlegger
Throwing massive, opulent parties
Being a patron of the arts
Being related to royalty & his military service
52
After reuniting Daisy & Gatsby, how long is it before he sees them again?
Several Weeks
the next week
Several Days
The next day
53
Tom becomes suspicious of Gatsby when
Tom notices that Daisy is rarely at home anymore.
Gatsby starts discussing Daisy's favorite new movie
Gatsby accepts an obvious insincere dinner invite
Gatsby tells him that he knows Daisy
54
How do Tom & Daisy react to the events of the day at the end of chapter 7?
All of the above
They argue & agree to a divorce.
Tom sleeps at the hotel. Daisy stays with Gatsby.
They resolve their differences & eat
55
True or False: Gatsby is a bootlegger.
true
false
56
True or False: Gatsby is a german spy, related to the Kaiser
true
false
57
George works as a…
mechanic & car salesman
Gatsby's Chauffeur
Bond Salesman
Butler for Gatsby
58
Who rides with Tom into the city?
Nick, Jordan
Nick
Daisy, Jordan, Nick
Jordan
59
What color surrounds Daisy when we first meet her and Jordan?
Blue
Gold
White
Grey
60
Who is Mr. Wolfshiem?
Business Associate of Gatsby
Friend of Gatsby
Man who fixed the World Series in Baseball
all of the above
61
East Egg thinks they are superior because
more refined socially, culturally, and physically (breeding)
Access to better resources and new modes of wealth
They just do.
Their wealth is better invested in legal, productive enterprises.
62
Why does Tom make Daisy & Gatsby drive back together?
To prove that he is in control & Gatsby can’t hurt him
He plans to stop and visit Myrtle out of spite.
He wants to call his lawyer for a divorce.
He doesn't want to even look at Daisy; he's a hypocrite
63
At the beginning of the day, Daisy was in love with ____, but during the fight she grows closer to ______.
Gatsby; Nick
Gatsby; Tom
Tom, Nick
Tom; Gatsby
64
Nick doesn't want to leave Myrtle's apartment during chapter 2, but has to work.
false
true
65
Who is Dan Cody?
Old friend of Gatsby; helped him etb. his current life
Famous director that attends Gatsby's parties
Close friend of Tom
Private business associate
66
How does the audience know that Daisy & Gatsby have completely over come their awkwardness?
The weather changes
all of the above
They have already left together
It is stated directly, multiple times.
67
Myrtle is described as…
Thin, petite,feminine in looks & gesture
thickish figure, faintly stout, face is not pretty
Feminine, but well-muscled & golden from sports
Red hair, lots of make up, accessories. She is the perfect flapper
68
The green light in The Great Gatsby can also be a symbol of unrealistic or delusional dreams.
true
false
69
True or False: Though Nick lives in West Egg, he is technically an East Egg person.
true
false
70
West Egg is associated with…?
Poverty, a grey ashy dump
Aristocratic, Nobility, old money
Self-made people, new money
Retired middle class city workers, quiet
71
When talking with Nick, Gatsby claims he’s from where in the ‘middle west’?
Chicago
San Francisco
St. Louis
Indianapolis
72
T or F: Nick does not want to go w/Tom, especially not to meet Myrtle. But Tom forces him
false
true
73
I.D. Symbol: Hope for growth of self, romance, wealth, etc.; the American Dream in all of its forms; wealth
blue
red
green
white
74
What is on the giant billboard in the Valley of Ashes?
A peeling advertisement for over-priced vechicals
Large portrait of the Eye dr. w/the name & location of his buisness
Large, blue eyes behind a pair of spectacles. Unblinking, all seeing.
A defunct business that sold halitosis remedies
75
Jordan tells Nick that she prefers ____ parties, because ____ parties do not have privacy.
Loud; Formal
Large; Small
Small; Large
Formal; Loud
76
Between Gatsby's driving goals & current situation Nick thinks that…
Gatsby will never accept the "real" Daisy
Gatsby is getting tired of Daisy's restrictions.
Gatsby will leave the country soon.
Gatsby's Dreams are over
77
What is the weather like when Gatsby & Daisy first meet at tea?
windy
rainy
sunny
cloudy
78
Who was driving the car when Myrtle was hit?
Tom
Nick
Gatsby
Daisy
79
True or False: Tom & other fancy East Eggers randomly come to Gatsby’s house in Tom's new car
false
true
80
Why does Nick find Gatsby’s party oppressive in chapter 6?
Tom's critical attitude
Daisy's bad mood
All of the above
Too much revelry
81
Gatsby firmly expects that by convincing Daisy to divorce Tom he can…
Start a fresh life with Daisy & her daughter
They can start over again in Europe.
Turn back time to con't his original relationship w/Daisy
Transition to a legal method of making money
82
George is described as being “green” in complexion in chapter 7. What has him so upset?
Lost all of his money in the stock market crash
Myrtle left him without warning
His mother passed away without warning
Found about about Myrtle's affair
83
What lesson hides behind Gatsby’s symbols of wealth?
loneliness
isolation
All of the above
rejection
84
Gatsby tries to deter Tom from wanting to exchange cars to go into town by claiming this
The car needs a new tire
he has an appointment he forgot about
He can't find his keys
There isn't much gas in the car
85
Nick arrives home at the beginning of ch. 5, why is he briefly afraid it is on fire?
Gatsby is having a party
there is a fire
Gatsby’s entire house is lit up
Gatsby is setting off fire works
86
Which of the following is NOT a symbol in The Great Gatsby?
ladder
symbols of social status
weather
Daisy's Daughter
87
Where is the Valley of the Ashes located?
North of East Egg
West Egg, it is just a local name
Between the Eggs and the City
West of East Egg
88
How does Gatsby react to Daisy’s daughter?
Shy
Disappointed
Guilty
Disbelief
89
One “persistent” rumor about Gatsby did not live in house house, he lived in/on
fancy hotel suite in the city
boat
his own island
all of the above
90
Aside from the landscape, what is the dominate landmark in the Valley of the Ashes
Abandoned houses and factories
Nothing. It is only mounds of ashes & factories
All of the above
Billboard for Dr. T.J. Eckleburg
91
At the party Nick notices….
young Englishmen in tuxes & talking quietly
Local guests acting their @ an amusement park
confident, brightly dressed girls wandering around
All of the above
92
True or False: Myrtle & Tom’s gathering at their apartment is the 2nd time that Nick has ever been drunk
false
true
93
True or False: Gatsby drops out of college because he hates the classes
true
false
94
True or False: Gatsby attended Oxford University in England
true
false
95
What kind of dog does Myrtle Wilson say she wants to the man selling puppies?
German Shepard
Police Dog
Poodle
Belgian Malinois
96
How does Tom react to Myrtle’s chanting?
He hits her with a chair
He hits her in the face.
He throws the puppy out of the window.
He storms out of the apartment.
97
Who is George Wilson?
Working class business owner in Valley of Ashes; Husband of Myrtle
Lives in West Egg; works in a bank
None of the above
Lives in East Egg; owns a generational business
98
Where does the ladder appear in The Great Gatsby?
A flashback to his original romance w/Daisy
It was part of Gatsby's previous life
Imagery surrounding his mansion
Nick's concept of society & expectations
99
What kind of dog does Myrtle actually end up with?
German Shepard
Airdale
Blood Hound
Belgian Malinois
