Chapter 4

Question 1

What is the setting of Chapter 4 of ‘The Great Gatsby’?

Answer 1

The setting includes New York City and the surrounding areas during the summer of 1922.

Question 2

Who is the narrator of ‘The Great Gatsby’?

Answer 2

Nick Carraway.

Question 3

What significant event does Gatsby arrange in Chapter 4?

Answer 3

Gatsby invites Nick to lunch in New York City.

Question 4

True or False: Gatsby is a mysterious character with a questionable past.

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

What car does Gatsby drive?

Answer 5

A yellow convertible.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: Gatsby’s real name is _______.

Answer 6

James Gatz.

Question 7

What does Gatsby show Nick during their lunch?

Answer 7

A photograph of himself at Oxford.

Question 8

What is the significance of the green light in ‘The Great Gatsby’?

Answer 8

It symbolizes Gatsby’s hope and dreams for the future.

Question 9

Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?

Answer 9

A gangster and associate of Gatsby.

Question 10

What illegal activity is Wolfsheim associated with?

Answer 10

Fixing the 1919 World Series.

Question 11

What does Nick learn about Gatsby’s wealth during their lunch?

Answer 11

It is implied to come from questionable sources.

Question 12

How does Gatsby react when Nick mentions Daisy?

Answer 12

Gatsby becomes anxious and eager to reconnect with her.

Question 13

What is the name of the woman Gatsby is in love with?

Answer 13

Daisy Buchanan.

Question 14

True or False: Gatsby and Daisy were once romantically involved.

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

What does Nick think about Gatsby after their lunch together?

Answer 15

He finds Gatsby to be both charming and enigmatic.

Question 16

What does Gatsby ask Nick to do for him?

Answer 16

To invite Daisy to his mansion for tea.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The chapter reveals that Gatsby is deeply in love with _______.

Answer 17

Daisy.

Question 18

What does Nick notice about the guests at Gatsby’s parties?

Answer 18

They often do not know Gatsby personally.

Question 19

What does Gatsby want to recreate with Daisy?

Answer 19

Their past romance.

Question 20

Who is Tom Buchanan?

Answer 20

Daisy’s husband.

Question 21

What does Gatsby believe about the past?

Answer 21

He believes it can be repeated.

Question 22

What does Nick do for a living?

Answer 22

He works in the bond business.

Question 23

What does Gatsby’s mansion symbolize?

Answer 23

His wealth and the American Dream.

Question 24

True or False: Gatsby’s parties are always well attended by his actual friends.

Answer 24

False.

Question 25

What does Nick's father advise him about judging others?

Answer 25

To reserve judgment.

Question 26

What does Gatsby's demeanor reveal about his character?

Answer 26

He is hopeful yet deeply flawed.

Question 27

How does the chapter explore the theme of identity?

Answer 27

Through Gatsby's transformation from James Gatz to Jay Gatsby.

Question 28

What does Gatsby's lavish lifestyle suggest about the 1920s?

Answer 28

It reflects the excess and materialism of the Jazz Age.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: Nick is initially _______ of Gatsby's wealth and lifestyle.

Answer 29

Skeptical.

Question 30

What does the chapter reveal about the American Dream?

Answer 30

It suggests that the American Dream is often unattainable.

Question 31

Who does Gatsby ask Nick to invite to his mansion?

Answer 31

Daisy Buchanan.

Question 32

What does the chapter suggest about the nature of friendship?

Answer 32

It can be superficial among the wealthy.

Question 33

What does Nick feel about Gatsby by the end of the chapter?

Answer 33

He feels a sense of admiration and sympathy.

Question 34

True or False: Gatsby is open about his past.

Answer 34

False.

Question 35

What does Gatsby's desire to reunite with Daisy signify?

Answer 35

His longing for a lost ideal.

Question 36

How does the chapter depict social class differences?

Answer 36

Through the contrast between Gatsby and the Buchanans.

Question 37

What does Nick's perspective add to the story?

Answer 37

It provides a moral lens through which the events are viewed.

Question 38

What does the chapter imply about the power of wealth?

Answer 38

Wealth can create illusions but does not guarantee happiness.

Question 39

Fill in the blank: Gatsby's parties are extravagant and filled with _______.

Answer 39

Strangers.

Question 40

What is the significance of the lunch scene in Chapter 4?

Answer 40

It deepens the reader's understanding of Gatsby's character.

Question 41

Who is the primary antagonist in 'The Great Gatsby'?

Answer 41

Tom Buchanan.

Question 42

What does Nick compare Gatsby to during their lunch?

Answer 42

A character from a romantic novel.

Question 43

What is the tone of Chapter 4?

Answer 43

Reflective and somewhat critical.

Question 44

What does Gatsby's need for approval from Daisy indicate?

Answer 44

His vulnerability and need for acceptance.

Question 45

True or False: Nick is completely trusting of Gatsby.

Answer 45

False.

Question 46

What does the chapter reveal about the illusion of the American Dream?

Answer 46

It hints at its fragility and the disillusionment that often accompanies it.

Question 47

What does Gatsby hope to achieve by inviting Daisy to his mansion?

Answer 47

To rekindle their past romance.

Question 48

How does Nick describe Gatsby's smile?

Answer 48

As one that conveys reassurance and understanding.

Question 49

What aspect of Gatsby's character is highlighted through his interactions with Nick?

Answer 49

His loneliness and desire for connection.

Question 50

Fill in the blank: Gatsby is often seen as a _______ figure in the novel.

Answer 50

Tragic.