Symbols 'n' Such
The Valley of Ashes symbolizes this--
Nick’s response to meeting Jordan.
the depression, despair, and the desolation of some characters’ lives.
Daisy’s infidelity.
similarities among the social classes.
What is the depression, despair, and the desolation of some characters’ lives?
Identify the evidence that Gatsby produces to convince Nick of his authenticity.
The rubies he collected and the portraits he painted.
The cufflinks that Wolfsheim gave him and a pearl – handled revolver.
The Christmas card he receives from the police commissioner.
The medal of valor from Montenegro and the photo taken at Trinity Quad at Oxford.
What is 4--The medal of valor from Montenegro and the photo taken at Trinity Quad at Oxford.
In tracing James Gatz’s evolution into Jay Gatsby, which step is first? He
spent three years earning the money to buy his mansion.
met Daisy and fell truly in love for the first time.
at 17, he changed his name and when he saw Dan Cody’s yacht.
Cody died, but Gatsby did not receive the legacy.
What is 3--at 17, he changed his name and when he saw Dan Cody’s yacht.
Who changed Gatsby’s life forever, inspiring him that he could become rich and powerful someday?
Daisy
Nick
Dan Cody
Meyer Wolfsheim
Who is Dan Cody?
The setting of the novel contains all of the following EXCEPT
Nick’s bungalow.
the Buchanans’ Estate.
Daisy and Gatsby’s secret New York apartment.
Gatsby’s new mansion.
What is 3--Daisy and Gatsby's secret New York apartment?
The eyes of T. J. Eckleburg symbolize this.
What is a conscience which judges the immoral actions of the characters?
"He hadn't once ceased looking at Daisy, and I think he reevaluated everything in his house according to the measure of response it drew from her well-loved eyes." Here, Nick is talking about this character.
Who is Jay Gatsby?
The hot weather in chapter 7 relates to the mood because a confrontation between ______ and ______ is about to happen.
Who are Tom and Gatsby?
When Nick says to Gatsby, “They’re a rotten crowd…,” he is describing
Tom and Daisy.
The careless, unfaithful, or dishonest people who attended Gatsby’s parties.
All of the above.
None of the above.
What is 3--all of the above
Fitzgerald illustrates the differences in the social classes in his
description of the Valley of Ashes and of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg billboard.
contrast in get-togethers and parties at the Buchanans’ estate, Tom and Myrtle’s apartment, Nick’s bungalow, Gatsby’s mansion, and the hotel.
By tracing Daisy and Gatsby’s past relationship.
all of the above.
What is all of the above?
What do Gatsby’s books symbolize?
Falsehood
Knowledge
The American Dream
Purity
What is 1--falsehood
According to Gatsby, Daisy's voice is full of _____.
What is money?
This person kills Myrtle.
Who is Daisy?
What particular feature about Gatsby’s library makes Owl Eyes marvel?
The illegal alcohol
The uncut books
The silence
Nick and Jordan’s presence
What are the uncut books?
What is the Valley of Ashes?
New York City
Long Island
The area between Long Island and the city
Gatsby’s mansion
What is 3--The area between Long Island and the city
At the beginning, the green light represents this.
What is Gatsby's longing for Daisy?
Tom describes this character as "so dumb he doesn't even know he's alive."
Who is George Wilson?
True or false--A reporter shows up at Gatsby's door to get a comment from him.
What is true?
Name one of the people who come to Gatsby's funeral.
Who are Owl-eyes and Mr. Gatz?
This is the name the titular character was given at birth.
What is James Gatz?
True or false--Daisy has fun the entire time she's at Gatsby's party.
What is false?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a moral crisis for Nick?
Tom wants Nick to meet Myrtle.
Jordan reveals that she cheated during a golf tournament.
Gatsby wants Nick to ask Daisy over for tea so Gatsby can see her again.
Gatsby offers Nick a business connection.
What is 3--Gatsby wants Nick to ask Daisy over for tea so Gatsby can see her again.
Identify the best example of situational irony:
Myrtle lives in the Valley of Ashes.
Tom’s upset with Gatsby for having an affair with his wife.
The reader knows of Tom’s affair but Wilson does not.
Fitzgerald’s title, The Great Gatsby.
What is 2--Tom’s upset with Gatsby for having an affair with his wife.
The manner and timing of Myrtle’s death is ironic in all the following ways EXCEPT:
Daisy, Tom’s wife, kills her.
Tom was ready to move onto his next affair.
George had caught on to Myrtle’s infidelity and was preparing a move for them.
Myrtle is killed by Gatsby’s “circus wagon”, a symbol of the wealth she desperately sought.
What is 2--Tom was ready to move onto his next affair.
True or false--Gatsby receives $125,000 from Dan Cody.
What is false?