Gatsby Chapter 2 And 3 Quiz

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Quiz on chapters 2 and 3 in The Great Gatsby

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1.

What do you see between East and West Egg?
- A.
  
  A railroad track
- B.
  
  "Owl Eyes"
- C.
  
  Doctor T. J. Eckleburg's eyes
- D.
  
  The Valley of Shadows
Correct Answer
C. Doctor T. J. Eckleburg's eyes

Explanation
In the novel "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the narrator describes a billboard featuring the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg that overlooks the area between East and West Egg. These eyes are depicted as a symbol of the moral decay and spiritual emptiness of the characters in the story. They serve as a constant reminder of the corrupt and materialistic society in which the characters live. The presence of these eyes suggests that there is a lack of true values and integrity in the world of the novel.

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2.

Where does Tom bring Nick?
- A.
  
  To New York
- B.
  
  To meet his girl
- C.
  
  To pick up his car
- D.
  
  To see the Doctor
Correct Answer
B. To meet his girl

Explanation
Tom brings Nick to New York to meet his girl.

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3.

What happens when Tom and Mrs. Wilson get into a fight?
- A.
  
  She bursts out crying and and slaps his face.
- B.
  
  They cause a scene that embarasses everyone there.
- C.
  
  He pushes her down, and then he and Nick leave.
- D.
  
  He breaks her nose and Nick decides it is time for him to leave.
Correct Answer
D. He breaks her nose and Nick decides it is time for him to leave.
4.

Who invited Nick to the party at Gatsby's house?
- A.
  
  Myrtle
- B.
  
  Daisy
- C.
  
  The butler
- D.
  
  Gatsby
Correct Answer
C. The butler

Explanation
The butler is the one who invited Nick to the party at Gatsby's house.

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5.

All of the following are speculated about Gatsby EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  He was a member of the Communist Party.
- B.
  
  He was a German spy.
- C.
  
  He was an American soldier.
- D.
  
  He killed someone once.
Correct Answer
A. He was a member of the Communist Party.

Explanation
The question is asking for an exception among the speculated things about Gatsby. The answer, "He was a member of the Communist Party," is the exception because there is no speculation or mention of Gatsby's political affiliation or involvement with the Communist Party in the story. The other options, such as being a German spy, an American soldier, or having killed someone, are all speculated or mentioned in the story.

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6.

"Owl Eyes" went to the library to do what?
- A.
  
  Check out the rest of the house.
- B.
  
  Read a book.
- C.
  
  Sober up.
- D.
  
  Find Gatsby.
Correct Answer
C. Sober up.

Explanation
In the novel "The Great Gatsby," "Owl Eyes" is a character known for his excessive drinking. When it is mentioned that he went to the library, it can be inferred that he went there to sober up. The library is a quiet and calm place, which can help someone regain their composure and clear their mind. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that "Owl Eyes" went to the library to sober up.

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7.

Who crashed his/her car after the party?
- A.
  
  "Owl Eyes"
- B.
  
  Jordan Baker
- C.
  
  Myrtle Wilson
- D.
  
  Daisy
Correct Answer
A. "Owl Eyes"

Explanation
The correct answer is "Owl Eyes" because in the novel "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Owl Eyes is shown to crash his car after the party. This event is mentioned when the narrator, Nick Carraway, attends one of Gatsby's extravagant parties and witnesses Owl Eyes drunkenly crashing his car into a ditch.

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8.

Nick says he is one of the few _________ people he knows.

Correct Answer
honest

Explanation
Nick says he is one of the few honest people he knows, indicating that he believes there are only a small number of individuals who are truthful in his social circle.

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Gatsby Chapter 2 And 3 Quiz

What do you see between East and West Egg?

Where does Tom bring Nick?

What happens when Tom and Mrs. Wilson get into a fight?

Who invited Nick to the party at Gatsby's house?

All of the following are speculated about Gatsby EXCEPT:

"Owl Eyes" went to the library to do what?

Who crashed his/her car after the party?

Nick says he is one of the few _________ people he knows.