Jay Gatsby
Who is the narrator of the story? (The one who tells the story.
Nick Carraway
Where does Nick move at the beginning of the story?
West Egg
What kind of job does Nick have?
He works in bonds.
Who is Daisy?
Nicks cousin, Tom's wife.
Who is Daisy married to?
Tom Buchanan
Where do Daisy and Tom live?
Daisy is like a flower. What type of figurative language did I use?
Simile
Who is Jordan Baker?
Daisy's friend and pro golfer.
Nick sees something bright across the water one night, what is it?
A green light
What does Gatsby's house look like?
A big mansion
What type of figurative language is this - Gatsby's house could touch the moon.
Hyperbole
What is Gatsby known for?
Throwing big parties.
What type of figurative language is this - Gatsby gleamed gently at the grand house.
Does Nick know Gatsby very well?
No
Jordan Baker is known for golfing but also known for ...
lying and cheating
Where does Myrtle live?
In the Valley of Ashes
What type of animal does Myrtle make Tom buy her?
A dog
What type of figurative language is this - Gatsby's party ran themselves.
Personification
Where did Nick and Tom meet?
Where did Gatsby say he went to college?
Oxford
What is Gatsby famous for?
Throwing huge parties
Why is Nick living in West Egg?
Because he is starting a new life and working in the bond business in New York.
Why is Gatsby considered mysterious?
People don't know much about him and there are rumors he came from a wealthy family.
What does Nick notice about Gatsby in chapter 1?
Nick sees Gatsby standing outside and reaching toward a green light across the water.
What is one thing you learned about Daisy in chapters 1-3
Daisy is Nicks cousin, she is married to Tom, she live in East Egg, she is unhappy in her marriage