Literary Conventions
What is the major conflict in this novel? In other words, what is Gatsby trying to do?
Gatsby is struggling to attain the love of his life, Daisy.
What overlooks the Valley of Ashes?
TJ Eckleburg sign
What does Gatsby think about Tom's and Daisy's relationship?
What does Tom do when Myrtle dies?
He cries on the way home
Who is Henry C Gatz?
Gatsby's Father
When Nick says that he, Jordan, and Tom were driving toward death, what language convention is he using? Starts with an F
Foreshadowing
The past is symbolized by what at the end of Gatsby's dock?
The green light
What happens on the night after leaving New York?
Daisy kills Myrtle by running her over in a car.
Why does the neighbor, Michaelis, believe Myrtle ran out in front of a running car?
She was running from George Wilson
What item does Gatsby's father show Nick at the end of the novel?
A book that outlines Gatsby's determination to be successful
What is the climax of the novel?
George shoots Gatsby and then himself
Which "egg" represents old money?
East egg
How are Tom and Daisy alike?
Both wealthy, careless and do not take responsibility for actions
Why did Myrtle run towards the car?
She thought Tom was driving the car
Who kills Jay Gatsby?
George Wilson
What point of view is this novel told?
First person limited
What represents the new money in the novel?
West Egg
What is Gatsby's reaction to Daisy's daughter?
Surprised and shocked that she actually exists.
What did Wilson do to Myrtle when he found out she was cheating?
Locked up upstairs in a room
Who has lunch with Gatsby and Wolfsheim
Nick
The book takes place during which decade?
1920's
Valley of Ashes
Which characters cries over dog biscuits?
Tom
Catherine
Who lives at Gatsby's, plays the piano, and does not attend his funeral?
Klipspringer