Question 1

Why does Gatsby throw his weekly parties?

Accepted Answer

To impress Daisy.

Answer

To cover up his illegal business dealings.

Answer

To keep his elusive and mysterious reputation.

Answer

To impress his neighbors.

Question 2

What kind of people come to Gatsby's parties?

Accepted Answer

The newly rich, famous, and their friends.

Answer

Mostly Gatsby's business associates.

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Scholars and intellectuals from area universities.

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Only the residents of the West Egg.

Question 3

When he renews his acquaintance with Daisy at Nick's house, what does Gatsby symbolically knock off the mantle?

Accepted Answer

A clock

Answer

A beautiful and antique vase

Answer

Nick's framed college diploma

Answer

A picture of Daisy

Question 4

Who was driving the car that struck and killed Myrtle?

Accepted Answer

Daisy

Answer

Tom

Answer

Nick

Answer

Gatsby

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT represent Gatsby's wealth?

Accepted Answer

Old, family money.

Answer

Made in the post-war period.

Answer

Wild parties

Answer

Spending on flashy, expensive things.

Question 6

What is Daisy's opinion of Gatsby's party and how does it affect him?

Accepted Answer

She doesn't like it; he becomes depressed.

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She likes it immensely. He is so pleased that he asks her to help him arrange his next party.

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She doesn't like it; he becomes angry and vows never to see her again.

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She likes it somewhat. He asks her to attend several more before she gives him her opinion.

Question 7

What is the specific symbol used to represent the empty lives, devoid (lacking) of any ideals or spirituality?

Accepted Answer

The Valley of Ashes

Answer

Gatsby's yellow roadster.

Answer

The light at the end of Daisy's dock.

Answer

Dr. TJ Eckleburg's eyes.

Question 8

How does Nick change as a result of Myrtle's death?

Accepted Answer

He is suddenly sickened by Jordan and the Buchanan's.

Answer

He feels compelled to reach out to George Wilson and express his sympathy.

Answer

He is suddenly more optimistic about Gatsby's chances of being with Daisy.

Answer

He has a desire to cover for Daisy, who was simply an innocent victim.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a rumor that Nick overhears about Gatsby while attending one of his parties?

Accepted Answer

His fiancee dumped him for someone wealthier.

Answer

He had killed a man in cold blood.

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He served as a German spy during the war.

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He is the nephew or cousin of Kaiser Wilhelm.

Question 10

At the end of the novel, Daisy chooses to be with:

Accepted Answer

Tom

Answer

Gatsby

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No one; she chooses to be alone

Answer

Nick

Question 11

What had the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby?

Accepted Answer

It stood for his vision of his future with Daisy.

Answer

That is was safe for him and his guests to go swimming.

Answer

That it was clear to land the hydroplane.

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It was a tribute to his fellow fallen soldiers who had died in the war.

Question 12

What does Wilson do after believing Gatsby killed Myrtle?

Accepted Answer

He kills Gatsby and himself.

Answer

He goes to the police.

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He hires a thug to kill Gatsby and destroy the car.

Answer

He leaves the city a defeated man.

Question 13

What does George Wilson see the day after Myrtle's death that drives him to get revenge?

Accepted Answer

The billboard with the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg

Answer

The sunlight reflecting off the windshield of an automobile.

Answer

The green light on the Buchanan's dock.

Answer

The dog leash

Question 14

What color does Gatsby wear on the day he reunites with Daisy?

Accepted Answer

White

Answer

Gold

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Pink

Answer

Silver

Question 15

Who among the following does NOT come to Gatsby's funeral?

Accepted Answer

Gatsby's mother

Answer

Nick

Answer

Owl Eyes

Answer

Gatsby's father

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