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The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Jay Gatsby
Nick Carraway
Daisy Buchanan
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1
of 5
What city does Gatsby tell Nick he is from?
Minneapolis
Oxford
Louisville
San Francisco
2
of 5
What does Gatsby show the police officer when his car is pulled over?
A gun
A wallet full of cash
A white card
His passport
3
of 5
What leads Nick to believe Gatsby might have acquired his money illegally?
He meets the shady figure Wolfshiem.
He sees Gatsby cleaning a gun.
Gatsby asks Nick to deliver "a package."
He notices a detective following Gatsby.
4
of 5
According to Nick, what was Gatsby looking at the night Nick first saw him?
The meaning of life
Daisy's dock
A police boat
A lighthouse
5
of 5
What does Jordan say Gatsby wants Nick to do?
Kill Tom
Bring Daisy to one of Gatsby's parties
Invite Gatsby to his house while Daisy is there
Help him find a job
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