Question 1

What reason does Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?

Accepted Answer

She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently.

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She didn't think she would ever find a husband and she was grateful to him for asking her.

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She had to do something to get away from her abusive parents.

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She did it to spite (get revenge on) George's former girlfriend.

Question 2

Why does Nick move to New York City?

Accepted Answer

To learn about the bond business.

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To become a lawyer.

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To become a writer.

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To trade stocks.

Question 3

How is Gatsby introduced into the novel?

Accepted Answer

He is mentioned in a conversation between Nick and Jordan. Later Nick sees him on the lawn in the moonlight.

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Everyone talks about Gatsby at his party, but no one see him. Later, Nick sees him with Daisy.

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Nick meets him when he (Nick) is invited to Gatsby's party.

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Jordan tells Daisy about Tom's affair, and Daisy meets Gatsby to begin an affair of her own to get even with Tom.

Question 4

Where is Gatsby's mansion located?

Accepted Answer

West Egg

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Brooklyn, New York

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East Egg

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The Valley of Ashes

Question 5

Why does Tom hit Myrtle at his apartment in New York City?

Accepted Answer

Because she taunts him about Daisy.

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Because she is flirting with Nick.

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Because she demands that he get a divorce from Daisy.

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Because she gets too drunk.

Question 6

What is Jordan Baker's occupation?

Accepted Answer

Golfer

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Tennis Player

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Secretary

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Actress

Question 7

Where did Gatsby and Daisy first meet?

Accepted Answer

In Louisville, Kentucky

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Jordan introduced them at one of Gatsby's parties.

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In Nashville, Tennessee

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At Nick's college graduation

Question 8

Who is Meyer Wolfscheim?

Accepted Answer

A notorious underworld figure who is involved in organized crime.

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A poor man content in his existence until he suspects that his wife is having an affair.

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A wealthy man who gained his fortune from the gold rush.

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A Greek man and neighbor of Wilson who consoles him after Myrtle is killed.

Question 9

What is Nick's home state?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota

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Florida

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Wisconsin

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North Dakota

Question 10

How does the narrator describe Gatsby?

Accepted Answer

Gatsby had an extraordinary gift of hope and a romantic readiness

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Gatsby is brilliant, although somewhat smug and self-centered.

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Gatsby was self-assured and showed an almost boundless enthusiasm about most topics.

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Gatsby was a big, hulking brute of a man.

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