The Novel
The search for the American Dream is an important ________ in The Great Gatsby.
Theme
What is an expatriate?
Someone living and/or working in a country other than his or her country of citizenship
Why did F. Scott hate Hollywood?
His talents weren't appreciated.
What led to the death of 100,000 Americans between 1917 & 1921
WW1
What was a new pastime that was popular during the 1920's?
Movies or the cinema.
What invention is Henry Ford most famous for?
The assembly line
Why didn't F. Scott finish college?
He joined the army
What was the name for which the ex-pats were also known?
Lost Generation
What was F. Scott's wife's name?
Zelda
What right did the 19th amendment grant the American people?
Right to vote for women
What are two things that describe the appearance of women know as flappers?
Short hair and short skirts
Name a labor-saving device that gave women more time to work outside the home.
Vacuum or washing machine
What is the name of the novel Fitzgerald wrote while he was in the army?
This Side of Paradise
Why did most expatriates leave their native countries?
They were disillusioned by the American lifestyle.
From what odd place did Fitzgerald get many of his inspirations?
His wife's journals
Name the three presidents in office between 1913 & 1929.
Wilson, Harding & Coolidge
What was one unexpected result of prohibition?
Organized crime
How did the Band-Aid impact American life?
Prevented people from getting infections.
What is the name of the female main character in The Great Gatsby?
Daisy
List three famous expats.
Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Eliot, Stein
How was Fitzgerald different from the stereotypical writer?
He was very social and loved to party.
What was the Quota Act of 1921?
Limited immigration
What was the name of the cultural revival in the African American community?
Harlem Renaissance
Who invented frozen foods?
Birdseye
What are two thematic topics that play big roles in this story?
Wealth & social class
From which three countries did most ex-pats originate?
Where was Zelda living when F. Scott died?
A mental institution
What is an interesting fact regarding the League of Nations and the American role in it?
The American President Woodrow Wilson founded it, but hte U.S. never joined.
What are the two events that occurred between 1915 and 1920 that are similar to events we are dealing with today?
Pandemic & Terrorist Attacks
Name two life-saving medications invented during this time period.
Insulin and penicillin