What tragic event occurs on the drive back to Long Island? a) The car runs out of gas b) Gatsby is shot c) Myrtle is killed d) Tom has a heart attack
c) Myrtle is killed
Who is actually driving the car that strikes Myrtle, and why is this significant to the plot?
Daisy. This is significant because it implicates Daisy in a serious crime and puts Gatsby in a position where he chooses to take the blame to protect her.
Who is Henry C. Gatz?
Gatsby's father
What does Gatsby reveal to Nick about his past in Chapter 8? a) His real name b) His criminal activities c) His relationship with Daisy d) His war experiences
c) His relationship with Daisy
What does Gatsby say Daisy's voice is full of?
Money
Where does Nick Carraway originally come from? a) New York b) Chicago c) The Midwest d) California
The Midwest
Why does Myrtle run out onto the road in front of the car?
Myrtle runs out onto the road because she believes the car belongs to Tom Buchanan.
In the hotel scene, what does Tom reveal about Gatsby? a) His real age b) His criminal connections c) His war record d) His childhood
b) His criminal connections
What does Nick tell Gatsby the last time he sees him?
Gatsby is worth more than the Buchanans and all their friends
In Chapter 7, why does Gatsby fire all his servants? a) To save money b) Because they were stealing c) To prevent gossip about Daisy's visits d) To impress Tom
c) To prevent gossip about Daisy's visits
What does Tom do when he attends one of Gatsby's parties? a) Enjoys himself immensely b) Gets into a fight c) Leaves immediately d) Criticizes everything
d) Criticizes everything
Who shoots Gatsby?
George Wilson