Great Gatsby - Chapter Four
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What "matter" did Gatsby have Jordan Baker discuss with Nick?
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Gatsby had a business deal he wanted to include Nick in on it.
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Gatsby wanted Nick to arrange a luncheon meeting between himself and Daisy.
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Gatsby had a cousin who was coming to stay for a month, and he wanted Nick to escort her around the city, if Jordan approved.
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Gatsby wanted to invite Nick and Jordan to go on a golfing vacation to Europe.
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This quiz focuses on Chapter Four of 'The Great Gatsby', assessing knowledge on key characters and plot details such as Gatsby's background, his connections, and his past with Daisy. It's designed to enhance understanding of the novel's complex social and emotional dynamics.
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Who is Klipspringer?
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He is the "boarder" who always seems to be at Gatsby's house.
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He is Gatsby's financial advisor.
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He is one of Gatsby's cousins from Germany.
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He is Gatsby's brother-in-law.
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A. He is the "boarder" who always seems to be at Gatsby's house.Explanation
Klipspringer is described as the "boarder" who always seems to be at Gatsby's house. This suggests that he is a frequent guest or tenant at Gatsby's residence. The other options, such as being Gatsby's financial advisor, cousin from Germany, or brother-in-law, are not mentioned in the given information and therefore cannot be inferred.Rate this question:
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What does Gatsby tell Nick about himself?
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He had never finished high school, he was a boatswains mate during the war, and he had been married twice.
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He had a degree in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania, he had been draft exempt because of his vision, and he made all of his money in the theater.
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He dropped out of college to go into the army, he intended to be a career military man, but inherited his money from his wife when she died unexpectedly.
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He was educated at Oxford, inherited his money from his family, and got some medals in the war.
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A. He was educated at Oxford, inherited his money from his family, and got some medals in the war.Explanation
The correct answer states that Gatsby tells Nick that he was educated at Oxford, inherited his money from his family, and received some medals in the war. This suggests that Gatsby comes from a wealthy background and has achieved academic success. His inheritance and war medals indicate that he has experienced some level of prestige and recognition.Rate this question:
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Who is Mr. Wolfshiem?
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He is the owner of Gatsby's favorite restaurant in New York. He secretly arranged to have a member of the mob murdered outside the restaurant.
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He is Jordan Baker's coach and manager. He thinks Jordan is spending too much time with Nick and not enough on her golf.
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He is a racketeer and a business associate of Gatsby's. He fixed the 1919 World Series.
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He is the president of the company where Nick is working. He wants to bring Gatsby in on a new real estate deal.
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A. He is a racketeer and a business associate of Gatsby's. He fixed the 1919 World Series.Explanation
Mr. Wolfshiem is described as a racketeer and a business associate of Gatsby's, who fixed the 1919 World Series. This suggests that he is involved in illegal activities and has connections with organized crime. This aligns with the portrayal of Mr. Wolfshiem in the novel, where he is depicted as a shady character with questionable morals. The mention of fixing the World Series implies that he is involved in manipulating sports events for personal gain, further emphasizing his involvement in illicit activities.Rate this question:
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What does Jordan tell Nick about Daisy, Gatsby and Tom?
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They all grew up together in Louisiana. Tom and Gatsby had been best friends until their jealousy about Daisy got between them. Tom doesn't know that Gatsby lives nearby. Gatsby wants to make sure Nick never invites Daisy and Tom to one of the parties.
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Gatsby knows Tom through business dealings. He met Daisy recently at a party and wanted to get to know her better.
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Daisy and Gatsby had had an earlier romance. Her parents wouldn't let her see him off to war. Then she married Tom, and soon found out that he had a mistress.
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Gatsby and Daisy have been seeing each other for a long time. Gatsby offered Tom a large sum of money to divorce Daisy, but Tom refused.
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A. Daisy and Gatsby had had an earlier romance. Her parents wouldn't let her see him off to war. Then she married Tom, and soon found out that he had a mistress.Explanation
The correct answer explains that Daisy and Gatsby had a previous romantic relationship, but her parents prevented them from being together when Gatsby went off to war. Daisy then married Tom, but later discovered that he had a mistress. This information provides insight into the history and dynamics between Daisy, Gatsby, and Tom, highlighting the complexities of their relationships.Rate this question:
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What does Mr. Wolfshiem tell Nick about Gatsby?
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Gatsby was dangerous and should never be trusted.
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Gatsby was on the verge of bankruptcy because of some bad investments.
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Gatsby was thinking of getting into politics.
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Gatsby was the kind of man to take home to meet your mother and sister.
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A. Gatsby was the kind of man to take home to meet your mother and sister. -
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What do you think Gatsby wants from Daisy?
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What can we infer about Gatsby and his business dealings based on his association with Mr. Wolfshiem?
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What do you predict will happen to Nick next?
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