Setting
What is the East Egg known for?
New Money
Old Money
Old Money
What does Tom purchase for his mistress Myrtle?
A Puppy
Which character gets punched in the face by Tom Buchannen?
Myrtle
What was the name of the famous American author who wrote "The Great Gatsby," a novel that captured the spirit of the Roaring Twenties?
F.Scott Fitzgerald
What does FORTUNE mean?
lots of money, rich
At the beginning of the story, where does Nick move to?
New York
Who is the narrator of the story?
Nick Carraway
Who is Dan Cody? And what did Gatbsy Inherit from him?
Dan Cody was a rich business man who made his money by selling copper, Gatsby inherited $25,000 from him when he passed away
What was a common hairstyle for women in the 1920s, characterized by short, bobbed hair.
Bob
True or False: Rowdy means noisy and disorderly
TRUE
What is the West Egg known for:
New Money
Old Money
New Money
What college did Nick and Tom attend together?
Yale
What does Gatsby ask Nick to do, through Jordan?
Set up a meeting between Gatsby and Daisy at Nick's house
What term describes the illegal production and distribution of alcohol during the Prohibition era?
Bootlegging
Give an example from the novel of someone being DISHONEST
Answers will vary
Which characters live in The Valley of Ashes?
George and Myrtle
What name does Gatsby call Nick repeatedly?
Old-Sport
At the end of the novel what happens to Myrtle? Who is the person who takes the blame for it?
Myrtle gets struck by a car, Daisy is driving the car but Gatsby takes the blame
What was a popular fashion trend for women in the 1920s, featuring knee-length dresses and a carefree attitude?
Use the word UNLIKELY in a sentence.
It is very unlikely that we will have a snow day on Monday.
Describe Gatsby's famous parties that he hosted using at least THREE description words.
Describe Gatsby's life before he becomes Jay Gatsby.
Name:
Where did he live:
What was his job?
James Gatz
Minnesota
Fishing for salmon and digging for clams
Who were TWO individuals that attended Gatby's funeral?
Nick Carraway
Gatsby's dad
What was the biggest name in baseball in the 1920s?
Babe Ruth
What is the definition of the word RUMORS?
stories being spread about people that may be untrue