The Roaring 20s
World War II ended in September of this year
What is 1945?
When it comes to love and relationships, Daisy is obsessed with and focuses only on this one thing
money$
"It makes me sad because I’ve never seen such—such beautiful shirts before," (Fitzgerald).
Daisy Buchanan
Where was Gatsby murdered?
In his pool at his home
How was Jordan Baker dressed when confronted by Nick at the very end of the novel?
She was dressed to play golf. (Nick states, "I remember thinking she looked like a good illustration, her chin raised a little jauntily, her hair the colour of an autumn leaf, her face the same brown tint as the fingerless glove on her knee," (Gatsby).
What were the female dancers of this era called?
Flappers
the American dream
"It's up to us who are the dominant race to watch out or these other races will have control of things," (Fitzgerald).
Tom Buchanan
Louisville
When Gatsby and Daisy are reunited, which item does Gatsby knock off Nick's mantle due to nerves?
the clock
What was the American economy like during the roaring twenties?
BOOMING!
These stare down at the valley of ashes
eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleberg
"Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known," (Fitzgerald).
Nick Carraway
Who is Myrtles sister?
Catherine McKee
What does the "F" in F. Scott Fitzgerald stand for?
Francis
Which significant consumer product hit mass production during the 1920s?
Gatsby is known for his infamous parties throughout this novel. These parties are filled with meaningless and empty individuals longing for extravagance. This need to seize opportunity and to attend these parties simply to be part of them represents which American ideal?
the American dream
"Once in a while I go off on a spree and make a fool of myself, but I always come back, and in my heart I love her all the time," (Fitzgerald).
Tom Buchanan
Tom and Myrtle had an affair. Where did this take place?
In New York (in a flat)
At the end of the book, what time of year is it? (SEASON)
fall
During the 1920s, America had four different Presidents. Which President served for the longest amount of time?
Calvin Coolidge
The divide between the rich and the poor in the 1920s (displayed significantly in this novel) is represented by which specific symbol?
The valley of ashes
"I'd like to just get one of those pink clouds and put you in it and push you around," (Fitzgerald).
Daisy Buchanan
When Nick first sees Gatsby, what is Gatsby doing?
Reaching his arms toward the light at the end of the Buchanan's dock
What is the name of the current Virginia Tech quarterback?
Braxton Burmeister