The Great Gatsby

by

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby: Chapter 5 Quiz 7 questions

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When Gatsby responds to Nick's agreement to help him set up a meeting with Daisy by offering Nick the option to join one of Gatsby's confidential business ventures, what does it reveal about Gatsby's character?
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He is and always has been generous to a fault
He sees nothing wrong with lying in order to get what you want
His pursuit of wealth to achieve his dream has corrupted him
He prizes personal loyalty above all other things
What does Gatsby do to prepare for the meeting with Daisy?
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He sends a man to cut Nick's grass
He makes sure Nick's house is full of flowers
He cleans his mansion from top to bottom
Both A and B.
What is the symbolic suggestion behind Gatsby knocking over the clock in Nick's house?
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Gatsby's clumsiness foreshadows future accidents ahead
Gatsby's nervousness suggests he has been faking his wealth
There is none—the clock is simply in the way and Gatsby accidentally bumps into it
Gatsby's attempt to recreate his past won't be successful
What is a possible interpretation of Daisy's breakdown while looking at Gatsby's collection of luxurious English shirts?
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She realizes that Gatsby could have given her the life she chose by marrying Tom
She is reminded of how much she loves Tom despite all of Gatsby's wealth
She finally understands that Tom lacks the sophistication to recognize the highest quality shirts
She realizes that money can never get her what she truly wants
How does Gatsby's focus on the past affect his perception of Daisy?
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He wants to change her so that she will be the way he remembers her
He sees her as a completely different person from who she is now
He doesn't consider the possibility that she could have changed
He can't understand why she keeps talking about the present
What does Gatsby remark about the mist on the bay during his first meeting with Daisy at his house?
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It's blocking his view of Daisy's house and the green light
It's a sign that his long quest to be with Daisy has finally ended
He doesn't mind it because he is with Daisy
It's the result of a low-pressure system rolling in from the west
What does Nick do when he realizes that Gatsby and Daisy are no longer aware of his presence?
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He says goodbye to them and leaves
He quietly leaves them alone
He asks Ewing Klipspringer to stop playing the piano
He calls for a servant to bring them refreshments