Gatsby ch. 5-7 FINAL JEOPARDY

PERIOD 1

100

How does Gatsby’s dream die?

ANSWERS WILL VARY, BUT:

- In chapter 7, it becomes obvious that Daisy is not ever going to leave Tom for Jay.  When Daisy says that she did love Tom at one time, Jay's dream is shattered 

-Gatsby wanted the Daisy of his past, not the Daisy of his present

-  Gatsby achieved the wealth part of the dream but he never achieved happiness because his dream was out of reach

PERIOD 2

100

Explain the symbolic significance of the car in this novel. 

(You can focus on Gatsby's yellow car or cars in general)

ANSWERS WILL VARY, BUT:

- Symbolizes the rich in 1920s society

- They symbolize the materialism and selfish behavior of 1920s America

- The yellow of Gatsby's car represents corrupt dishonesty and deception

PERIOD 6

100

How does Gatsby's dream die?

ANSWERS WILL VARY, BUT:

- In chapter 7, it becomes obvious that Daisy is not ever going to leave Tom for Jay.  When Daisy says that she did love Tom at one time, Jay's dream is shattered 

-Gatsby wanted the Daisy of his past, not the Daisy of his present

-  Gatsby achieved the wealth part of the dream but he never achieved happiness because his dream was out of reach

PERIOD 8

100

Explain the symbolic significance of the car in this novel. 

(You can focus on Gatsby's yellow car or cars in general)

ANSWERS WILL VARY, BUT:

- Symbolizes the rich in 1920s society

- They symbolize the materialism and selfish behavior of 1920s America

- The yellow of Gatsby's car represents corrupt dishonesty and deception