Symbols
Making inferences
Citing evidence Chapter 3
Citing Evidence Chapter 4
Citing Evidence Chapter 5
100

What is the symbol of Gatsby’s desires that loses some significance for Gatsby in chapter 5?

The Green Light

100

What does Nick like most about Jordan?

Her physical appearance.

100
For which character does Nick feel a "tender curiosity"?
Jordan Baker
100

What incident occurs that shows Gatsby's influence/power?

A police officer pulls Gatsby over for speeding but apologizes and lets him go when Gatsby shows him a card that indicates a close relationship with the police commissioner.

100

In chapter 5, Why does Daisy think Nick might be in love with her?

Because he told her not to bring her husband to the tea.

200

What does the weather represent in chapter 5?

The stopping and starting of the rain can represent both Gatsby’s state of mind and the status of his relationship with Daisy.

200

Why does Gatsby invite Nick to his party in chapter 3?

Because he knows he is Daisy’s cousin and wants to get closer to him.

200
What fascinates Owl-Eyes about Gatsby's library?
The books are real.
200
Why does Gatsby leave at the end of the chapter?
Tom appears.
200
Name two examples of Gatsby's behavior before Daisy's arrival.
He sends flowers. He gets Nick's lawn mowed. Despite the preparations, he becomes absent-minded about them ("'What grass?'"). He offers Nick a business connection. He becomes upset that she is late even though there are two minutes left until the time agreed upon.
300

How is the clock in chapter 5 symbolic?

The clock represents the time with Daisy that Gatsby is trying to get back.

300

What is one relationship “red flag” about Gatsby?

He lies about his past.

He seems to have an obsession with Daisy.

He knows more information about Nick and Daisy than he should.

300
What are two rumors about Gatsby that appear in the chapter?
He killed a man. He was a German spy in the war. Jordan thinks he did not actually attend Oxford.
300
What is Daisy and Gatsby's background?
They met and fell in love when he was stationed in Louisville. He was sent to the war, and Daisy moved on to other men.
300

How long has it been since Daisy and Gatsby last met.

about five years ("'Five years next November.'")

400

The girls in yellow dresses, Gatsby’s yellow tie and his yellow(ish) car are all mean to represent…

Trying to appear “old money”.

400

Does Nick believe that Gatsby went to Oxford University? Why or Why not?

Yes, because Gatsby has a photograph as proof.

400

What is special about Nick’s invitation to the party?

He is the only person who has ever received one.

400

Why did Daisy cry before her bridal dinner?

She received a letter and almost called off the wedding to Tom.

400
Who is the elderly man in the photograph over Gatsby's desk?
Dan Cody
500

What is another symbol from chapters 3, 4, or 5 and what does it represent?

Answers will vary

500

How did Gatsby really earn his money?

Through some illegal activity

500
What does Nick say about Gatsby's smile?
It is a rare smile that assures you and seems to concentrate and favor you. It understands and believes in you and makes you think that you are at your best.
500
What complaint does Nick have against Gatsby that he confronts him about?
Nick says he does not like mysteries. He can't understand why Gatsby won't be straightforward tell him what he wants and instead asks through Jordan.
500

What does Nick see that makes him think there must have been moments when Daisy fell short of Gatsby's dreams?

a bewildered, doubtful expression on Gatsby's face

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