The Great Gatsby- Chapter 1-3 Quiz
And Chapter 7 & 8 Quiz
How does Nick describe himself at the beginning of the novel? - Answer He reserves
judgement to others
How does Nick describe Tom Buchanan? - Answer Enormously wealthy, violent, forceful,
aggressive, sturdy, supercilious, arrogant, aggressive, and cruel
Who is Jordan Baker? What does Nick find appealing about her? - Answer Daisy's friend. He
is attracted to her appearance
What is Gatsby doing when Nick first sees him? - Answer Gatsby's reaching out towards
something, staring at a green light across the water which Nick says could come from a light at
the end of a dock
Describe the ambiguity in Nick's initial descriptions of Gatsby. - Answer Nick says that Gatsby
represented "everything for which I have an unaffected scorn," yet he also says that "There was
something gorgeous about him," and that he "turned out all right."
How does the tone of Nick's description of Tom reveal Nick's feelings about Tom? - Answer
He describes Tom's manner as "supercilious," his body as "cruel," and his voice as gruff and
husky, which "added to the impression of fractiousness he conveyed." These physical
descriptions indicate the flaws that Nick sees in Tom's character.
How would you describe Daisy's state of mind during dinner? What does she say and do that
helps reveal her inner conflicts? - Answer Daisy seems flighty and upset. She confesses to
Nick that she has become cynical and overly sophisticated and implies that she is deeply
unsatisfied with her marriage.
Nick thinks that, given the state of their marriage, Daisy should leave Tom, but it is clear to him
that she has no intention of doing so. What indication is there that Tom and Daisy are closely
linked despite their marital difficulties? - Answer The most significant link between Tom and
Daisy is implied after Daisy's outburst to Nick when she smirks "as if she had asserted her
membership in a rather distinguished secret society to which she and Tom belonged."
What indications are there that the green light will have a powerful emotional significance to
Gatsby? - Answer Gatsby's gesture and his trembling help to highlight the significance of the
green light.
, How does Nick meet Tom's mistress? - Answer They took a train up to New York and it
stopped near her husband's shop
How does Myrtle react to Tom's arrival? - Answer She ignores her husband and walks
straight up to Tom
Describe George Wilson. How does he react to Tom's arrival? - Answer Spiritless, slightly
handsome. Excited to see Tom to fix his car because he needs the money
How does Myrtle behave as the party progresses? - Answer Everyone is drinking at the party
which causes Myrtle's behavior to get a little out of hand. She starts chanting Daisy's name that
gets Tom mad.
Describe the setting of the valley of the ashes where George and Myrtle live. What aspects of
the setting imply that it is intended to have symbolic meaning as well as a literal one? - Answer
A massive trash dump. It represents the rotting American dream
How does Fitzgerald describe Myrtle Wilson? Does her physical appearance reflect her
character in any way? - Answer He describes her as being stout in her mid 30s and has a
coarse voice. Yes her personality is harsh like her.
Compare the setting of the party in this chapter to the setting of the party in Chapter
One. - Answer The first chapter was more reserved and was mostly wealthy people. The
second chapter was loud with more people and commotion going on.
Why does Tom attack Myrtle at the end of the party? How does this exemplify Fitzgerald's
description of Tom in Chapter One? - Answer He attacks her for chanting Daisy's name and
breaks her nose. It shows how is violent as described in the first chapter.
Describe the two ways in which Nick differs from the other guests at Gatsby's party. - Answer
Nick was one of the few people that was actually invited. He didn't get drunk.
What does Nick think of Gatsby when he first meets him? - Answer Nick is fascinated with
Gatsby. He thinks he is going to be a corpulent businessman but is actually very friendly.
Describe the events and atmosphere of the party - Answer The party was big and
extravagant. there was a lot going on at once. Many of the guests were drunk which added to
the liveliness of the party. They also had a band and orchestra playing.
And Chapter 7 & 8 Quiz
How does Nick describe himself at the beginning of the novel? - Answer He reserves
judgement to others
How does Nick describe Tom Buchanan? - Answer Enormously wealthy, violent, forceful,
aggressive, sturdy, supercilious, arrogant, aggressive, and cruel
Who is Jordan Baker? What does Nick find appealing about her? - Answer Daisy's friend. He
is attracted to her appearance
What is Gatsby doing when Nick first sees him? - Answer Gatsby's reaching out towards
something, staring at a green light across the water which Nick says could come from a light at
the end of a dock
Describe the ambiguity in Nick's initial descriptions of Gatsby. - Answer Nick says that Gatsby
represented "everything for which I have an unaffected scorn," yet he also says that "There was
something gorgeous about him," and that he "turned out all right."
How does the tone of Nick's description of Tom reveal Nick's feelings about Tom? - Answer
He describes Tom's manner as "supercilious," his body as "cruel," and his voice as gruff and
husky, which "added to the impression of fractiousness he conveyed." These physical
descriptions indicate the flaws that Nick sees in Tom's character.
How would you describe Daisy's state of mind during dinner? What does she say and do that
helps reveal her inner conflicts? - Answer Daisy seems flighty and upset. She confesses to
Nick that she has become cynical and overly sophisticated and implies that she is deeply
unsatisfied with her marriage.
Nick thinks that, given the state of their marriage, Daisy should leave Tom, but it is clear to him
that she has no intention of doing so. What indication is there that Tom and Daisy are closely
linked despite their marital difficulties? - Answer The most significant link between Tom and
Daisy is implied after Daisy's outburst to Nick when she smirks "as if she had asserted her
membership in a rather distinguished secret society to which she and Tom belonged."
What indications are there that the green light will have a powerful emotional significance to
Gatsby? - Answer Gatsby's gesture and his trembling help to highlight the significance of the
green light.
, How does Nick meet Tom's mistress? - Answer They took a train up to New York and it
stopped near her husband's shop
How does Myrtle react to Tom's arrival? - Answer She ignores her husband and walks
straight up to Tom
Describe George Wilson. How does he react to Tom's arrival? - Answer Spiritless, slightly
handsome. Excited to see Tom to fix his car because he needs the money
How does Myrtle behave as the party progresses? - Answer Everyone is drinking at the party
which causes Myrtle's behavior to get a little out of hand. She starts chanting Daisy's name that
gets Tom mad.
Describe the setting of the valley of the ashes where George and Myrtle live. What aspects of
the setting imply that it is intended to have symbolic meaning as well as a literal one? - Answer
A massive trash dump. It represents the rotting American dream
How does Fitzgerald describe Myrtle Wilson? Does her physical appearance reflect her
character in any way? - Answer He describes her as being stout in her mid 30s and has a
coarse voice. Yes her personality is harsh like her.
Compare the setting of the party in this chapter to the setting of the party in Chapter
One. - Answer The first chapter was more reserved and was mostly wealthy people. The
second chapter was loud with more people and commotion going on.
Why does Tom attack Myrtle at the end of the party? How does this exemplify Fitzgerald's
description of Tom in Chapter One? - Answer He attacks her for chanting Daisy's name and
breaks her nose. It shows how is violent as described in the first chapter.
Describe the two ways in which Nick differs from the other guests at Gatsby's party. - Answer
Nick was one of the few people that was actually invited. He didn't get drunk.
What does Nick think of Gatsby when he first meets him? - Answer Nick is fascinated with
Gatsby. He thinks he is going to be a corpulent businessman but is actually very friendly.
Describe the events and atmosphere of the party - Answer The party was big and
extravagant. there was a lot going on at once. Many of the guests were drunk which added to
the liveliness of the party. They also had a band and orchestra playing.
