Question 1

How does this chapter begin?

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With a lengthy description of all the various guests who attended Gatsby’s parties

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With a detailed account of the extravagant appearance of Gatsby’s mansion

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With a casual conversation between Nick and Jordan

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With Nick reflecting upon old/new money

Question 2

Who do Gatsby and Nick run into at lunch?

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Tom

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Jordan

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Myrtle

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Daisy

Question 3

Which of the following best describes Nick’s belief in Gatsby’s story of his background?

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At first he is skeptical, but then he is convinced it is true.

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He is in utter disbelief throughout the entire conversation.

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He never doubts Gatsby because he is so captivated by him.

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He starts out trusting Gatsby, but in the end, cannot believe him.

Question 4

Where does Gatsby tell Nick about his past?

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In his car

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At lunch

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On his dock

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On the porch of his mansion

Question 5

What does Jordan suspect is one of the reasons Gatsby throws so many parties?

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He half expects Daisy to wander in one night.

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He hopes that his parties will make the news so that Daisy notices him.

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He hopes to find a replacement girl for Daisy.

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He knows Daisy loves parties, so he throws parties to symbolically honor her.

Question 6

What ironic comment does Wolfsheim make about Gatsby?

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“Gatsby’s very careful about women. He would never so much as look at a friend’s wife.”

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"Handsome to look at and a perfect gentleman.”

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“He went to Oggsford College in England.”

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“There’s the kind of man you’d like to take home and introduce to your mother and sister.”

Question 7

Who tells Nick the story of Daisy and Gatsby’s young love?

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Jordan

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Daisy

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Gatsby

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Nobody; he pieces the evidence together himself.

Question 8

What did Gatsby do in an attempt to stay up to date on Daisy?

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Bought a newspaper every day just on the chance he might read her name

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Attending all social events on East Egg that she may be likely to attend

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Communicating with Daisy’s butler for inside information

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Stalked her outside her house while she slept

Question 9

What does Nick think of Gatsby’s plan to come over to Nick’s house when Daisy is over for tea?

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He is shocked because Gatsby has done so much for Daisy just for it to culminate in a casual meeting.

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He is ambivalent because he does not understand Gatsby’s purpose or plan for Daisy.

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He is disgusted because he thinks Gatsby is stalking Daisy in an unhealthy manner.

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He is angry because he doesn’t want to encourage Daisy to commit adultery.

Question 10

What are Meyer Wolfsheim's cufflinks made of?

Accepted Answer

human teeth

Question 11

What does Tom give Daisy that is valued at $350,000?

Accepted Answer

pearl necklace

Question 12

Another character doesn't drink. Who?

Accepted Answer

Daisy

Question 13

Nick is shocked that Wolfsheim fixed the 1919 Super Bowl.

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false

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true

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