Characters + Setting
What area between the Eggs and New York symbolizes poverty and moral decay?
The Valley of Ashes
Who says the line: “Gatsby believed in the green light…”?
Nick Carraway
What major assumption do most guests at Gatsby’s parties make about him?
That he killed a man / is involved in crime / mysterious rumors about his past.
Which character represents the hope and ambition of the American Dream, even if it is built on illusion?
Jay Gatsby
What are three drinks you can always catch Ms. Hamilton sipping on?
A matcha/coffee, water, or an alani.
Which character is obsessed with the “eyes of God” watching over them from the billboard?
George Wilson
Who insists: “Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!”
Jay Gatsby
Why does Gatsby believe Daisy has never loved Tom?
Because he clings to his idealized memory of their past instead of reality.
How does Daisy choosing Tom instead of Gatsby show a theme about social class in the novel?
It shows that money, status, and security matter more to her than love, and that it’s very hard for someone like Gatsby to move up into the “old money” world.
What are two things Ms Hamilton never stops talking about, so you know she loves them?
Her daughter and New York City.
Who is described as “a slender, small-breasted girl” with a “charming discontented face” and becomes close with Nick?
Jordan Baker
Who says this line while trying to maintain control over Daisy and assert his dominance over Gatsby? — “I suppose the latest thing is to sit back and let Mr. Nobody from Nowhere make love to your wife.”
Tom Buchanan
How does Tom misperceive Gatsby’s social status?
He sees him as “new money” and assumes he is unworthy of Daisy
Which character symbolizes the destructive nature of wealth and privilege?
Tom Buchanan
Name 3 of Ms Hamilton's classroom norms.
No headphones.
No games on the chromebook.
PLUG THE CHROMEBOOKS BACK IN!
In what location does the intense confrontation between Tom and Gatsby happen? (Name Place and City)
The Plaza Hotel in NYC
Who does Gatsby say this about: “Her voice is full of money”?
Daisy Buchanan
What false beliefs does George Wilson have when Myrtle dies?
He believes Gatsby was both the driver and Myrtle’s lover
What does Gatsby’s attempt to recreate his past with Daisy say about the theme of time and idealism?
The past can’t be repeated, and chasing it leads to disappointment
Where's one place you can always find Ms. Hamilton in the cut lurking?
GoGuardian :)
Who first introduces Nick to Gatsby at one of the parties, even though Nick doesn’t realize it at first?
Who says the iconic last compliment: “You’re worth the whole damn bunch put together”?
Nick to Gatsby
How does Daisy’s appearance contribute to the theme of misperception?
She seems pure, charming, and delicate, but underneath she is careless and self-centered.
What theme does Fitzgerald convey about the American Dream by the end of the novel?
That it is ultimately unattainable or corrupted by materialism
Who is Ms Hamilton going to miss the most?
Each and every one of you all <3