The Great Gatsby Chapter Four

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  • 1. 

    What kind of car did Gatsby drive to pick up Nick for their lunch?

    • A. 

      Yellow Rolls-Royce

    • B. 

      Black BMW

    • C. 

      White and Black Audi R8

    Correct Answer
    A. Yellow Rolls-Royce
    Explanation
    In the novel "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gatsby is portrayed as a wealthy and extravagant character. The choice of a Yellow Rolls-Royce as the car he drives to pick up Nick for lunch aligns with his opulent lifestyle. The color yellow symbolizes wealth, luxury, and extravagance, while Rolls-Royce is known for its high-quality and prestigious vehicles. This choice of car reinforces Gatsby's desire to impress and display his wealth to others.

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  • 2. 

    What school did Gatsby attend?

    • A. 

      Princeton

    • B. 

      Yale

    • C. 

      Oxford

    Correct Answer
    C. Oxford
  • 3. 

    Where does Gatsby say he's from?

    • A. 

      Minnesota

    • B. 

      San Francisco

    • C. 

      Valley of Ashes

    Correct Answer
    B. San Francisco
    Explanation
    In F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby," Gatsby claims to be from San Francisco. This is mentioned in Chapter 4 when Gatsby is telling Nick about his background and how he acquired his wealth. Gatsby fabricates a story about his wealthy family in San Francisco, which he uses to impress others and maintain an air of mystery. However, it is later revealed that this story is false and that Gatsby is actually from a poor family in the Midwest.

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  • 4. 

    What does Gatsby use to prove his story of the war and attanding Oxford?

    • A. 

      His yearbook and a helmet

    • B. 

      A medal that says "Major Jay Gatsby" and a picture of his Oxford gang

    • C. 

      Nothing. He doesn't need proof of his past.

    Correct Answer
    B. A medal that says "Major Jay Gatsby" and a picture of his Oxford gang
    Explanation
    Gatsby uses a medal that says "Major Jay Gatsby" and a picture of his Oxford gang to prove his story of the war and attending Oxford. These physical items serve as evidence of his military rank and his association with a group of people during his time at Oxford, supporting the authenticity of his claims.

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  • 5. 

    Who is Gatsby's business partner?

    • A. 

      Mr. Wolfsheim

    • B. 

      George Wilson

    • C. 

      Tom Buchanan

    Correct Answer
    A. Mr. Wolfsheim
    Explanation
    Mr. Wolfsheim is Gatsby's business partner because he is mentioned in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" as a prominent figure in Gatsby's life. Wolfsheim is a shady character with connections to organized crime, and he is often seen with Gatsby at social events. Their partnership is implied to involve illegal activities, which adds to the mystery surrounding Gatsby's wealth and background.

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  • 6. 

    What are Mr. Wolfsheim's cufflinks made of?

    • A. 

      Gold

    • B. 

      Silver

    • C. 

      Human teeth

    Correct Answer
    C. Human teeth
    Explanation
    In F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby," Mr. Wolfsheim is portrayed as a shady and mysterious character with connections to organized crime. His cufflinks being made of human teeth aligns with his sinister nature and adds to the overall depiction of his character as someone involved in macabre or unethical practices. This detail serves to emphasize his association with the dark underbelly of society and further highlights the stark contrast between the glamorous facade of the Roaring Twenties and the corruption that lies beneath.

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  • 7. 

    When did Gatsby meet Daisy?

    • A. 

      August 1911

    • B. 

      September 1917

    • C. 

      October 1917

    Correct Answer
    C. October 1917
  • 8. 

    How old was Daisy when she met Gatsby?

    • A. 

      16

    • B. 

      17

    • C. 

      18

    Correct Answer
    C. 18
    Explanation
    Daisy was 18 years old when she met Gatsby.

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  • 9. 

    When was Daisy and Tom's baby born?

    • A. 

      March 1920

    • B. 

      April 1920

    • C. 

      May 1920

    Correct Answer
    B. April 1920
    Explanation
    Daisy and Tom's baby was born in April 1920.

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  • 10. 

    What was Gatsby's plan?

    • A. 

      To have Nick invite Daisy over for tea and Gatsby drop by

    • B. 

      To have Tom killed off

    • C. 

      To buy a puppy farm

    Correct Answer
    A. To have Nick invite Daisy over for tea and Gatsby drop by
    Explanation
    Gatsby's plan was to have Nick invite Daisy over for tea and then Gatsby would drop by. This plan was part of Gatsby's strategy to reunite with Daisy and try to win her back. By having Nick invite Daisy, Gatsby could create a casual and innocent setting for their meeting, while also ensuring that Daisy would be present. Gatsby hoped that by surprising Daisy with his presence, he could evoke old feelings and memories, and potentially rekindle their past romance.

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