What is... he waited at Daisy's until 4am and nothing happened. Tom did not try to hurt her but Daisy didn't come out.
100
Who is the story narrator?
Who is...Nick.
100
This man was part of both the jazz age and an author that encouraged the flapper culture and scorned wealthy people who were self centered.
Who is... F. Scott Fitzgerald.
100
The morning after Myrtle's death the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg overwhelmed George Wilson. What did he believe they eyes represented?
What is...They were the eyes of God who knows all sins and that the killer must've been Myrtle's lover.
100
"I hope she'll be a fool that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool." What did she mean when she said this?
What is... She hopes her daughter will grow beautiful, but foolish so that she won't be hurt by the cruel things this world has to offer.
200
What does Nick tell Gatsby to do? Does he agree?
What is...Forget about Daisy and leave Long Island. He doesn't agree.
200
Who went to war in hopes that his love interest would still be there?
Who is...Gatsby.
200
Liberating and independent women during this time. They usually took care of themselves, drink, and smoke.
What are...flappers.
200
What does the light and darkness of the Buchanan's house represent?
What is...Gatsby's life dreams, when Daisy turns the lights off, the darkness represents his reality.
200
"God sees everything," repeated Wilson. "That's an advertisement," Michaelis assured him. What does this dialogue mean?
What is...Wilson thought the eyes of Eckleburg represent Godly characteristics and that she (Myrtle) could hide her sins from him, but not from God.
300
Who was killed by being ran over by a yellow car?
Who is... Myrtle?
300
Which woman is "in it for the money"?
Who is...Daisy.
300
This was the ban of the sale of alcoholic beverages due to the 18th amendment. What were the name of places that illegally sold alcohol called? (2 part= +100)
What is...Prohibition(1); Speakeasies(2).
300
What does Gatsby's pool symbolize?
What is...his dream of luxury.
300
Tom told Mr. Wilson gatsby was the one who was driving the yellow car. What does this mean?
What is...He set Gatsby up.
400
Why was Nick indecisive about dating Jordan Baker? What bad thing was she known for? (2 parts= +100)
What is... He knew she was dishonest.(1) She cheated during her golf tournament.(2)
400
Who dates Nick?
Who is...Jordan Baker.
400
The fear and non-acceptance of communists in the United States.
What is...The Red Scare.
400
Tom, who was driving the yellow car initially, switched cars with Gatsby and told G. Wilson Gatsby was the owner. What does this symbolize?
What is...Tom set Gatsby up.
400
"It was after we started with Gatsby towards the house that the gardener saw Wilson's body a little way off in the grass, and the holocaust was complete." What does this quote mean?
What is...Gatsby was killed and Wilson killed himself. This was unnecessary murder.
500
What happened to Gatsby and why was it ironic?
What is...He was shot by Wilson. He did not kill Myrtle, Daisy did. This is ironic because Gatsby was sad without Daisy or the fulfilment of his dream. He felt his life was empty and meaningless anyways.
500
Which woman is having an affair with Tom?
Who is...Myrtle.
500
The flowering of African American culture through music, art, and society in Harlem, New York.
What is...The Harlem Renaissance.
500
What do the fallen leaves near the pool symbolize?
What is...the downfall of Gatsby's life.
500
"You ought to go away. It's pretty certain they'll trace your car." What happened for him (Gatsby) to need to go away?
What is...Nick wanted Gatsby to leave to avoid bring "caught" by cops who may have thought he killed Myrtle.