The Great Gatsby Characters
How do Gatsby & Nick know one another?
They served together in the War (WWII)
What reason does Nick give for Gatsby's popularity?
He throws lavish/fancy parties
What is the purpose of the 19th Amendment?
to give women the right to vote
What does melancholy mean?
feeling of sadness or depression
Who is the protagonist in Fahrenheit 451?
Guy Montag
What is a key element of propaganda in a Dystopian Society?
A. promoting truth
B. encouraging debate
C. manipulating information
D. supporting diversity
C. Manipulating Information
Who is Owl Eyes?
A man Nick meets in Gatsby's library
How does Nick characterize Jordan?
dishonest
What is the term used to describe those who illegally made and sold alcohol?
Bootleggers
What is heresy?
belief or opinion against religious beliefs
What is the significance of the number 451?
the temperature at which paper catches fire
What is a common theme in Dystopian Literature and films?
A. anarchy (overtaking a government)
B. totalitarian rule
C. Democratic governance
D. Utopian Society
B. totalitarian rule
What does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock symbolize?
Gatsby's hopes & dreams for the future
Which word BEST describes Jay Gatsby's behavior toward Daisy?
A. Generous
B. Ambitious
C. Obsessive
D. Indifferent
obsessive
The Great Gatsby is important to the American Literary canon (it is influential) because:
A. it demonstrates the mood and atmosphere oft the Roaring 20's
B. it records/retells the true story of a bootlegger in the roaring 1920's
C. it narrates the factual history of the Roaring 20's
D. it describes the color symbolism of the Roaring 20's
A. it chronicles the mood and atmosphere
What does stagnant mean?
showing no activity or development
What is the role and purpose of the firemen in this Dystopian society?
to burn books in order to censor (limit) human thought or idea
Which TWO are common characteristics of a Dystopian Society?
A. Economic prosperity
B. Equal Rights
C. Government Control
D. Opposition Freedom
D. Opposition Freedom
What leads Nick to believe Gatsby might acquired his money illegally?
He meets Wolfsheim (shady guy)
What can you infer as the real reason Daisy cries when Gatsby shows her his shirts?
A. the beauty of his shirts
B. the way Gatsby has changed
C. the size of Gatsby's house
D. the realization she married the wrong man
D. realization she married the wrong man
T/F
The Harlem Renaissance is significant to the American Literary canon (is influential) because it marks a period of rebirth for Black arts and culture after the Great Migration...
True
How would you describe someone who is stolid?
Calm, showing little emotion
How does technology influence the characters?
Isolates/Separates them from relationships and connections with other humans
Which type of censorship involves controlling what can be written or read in books?
book censorship
How does Gatsby prepare for his reunion with Daisy at Nick's cottage?
He buys tons of flowers and has the lawn cut.
Where does 17-year old Gatsby meet Dan Cody?
On a boat in a lake
The narrator's choice of job reflects...
A. high demand for gasoline with boom of automobiles
B. high interest for flashy care in the age of "showing off"
C. high demand for illegal alcohol during prohibition
D. high interest of people taking advantage of the lucrative financial service market
D high interest of people taking advantage of lucrative financial market
Which of the following is an example of escapism?
A. engaging in political activism
B. creating art as self-expression
C. using entertainment to avoid facing reality
D. reading books for knowledge
Who is the captain of the fire department?
Captain Beatty
What is the main purpose of the 1st Amendment in relation to censorship?
A. limiting creativity
B. protecting free expression
C. preventing dissent (objection)
D. promoting conformity (all citizen are the same)
B. protecting free expression
What does the rain symbolize during the reuniting of Gatsby & Daisy?
renewal and cleansing (new beginnings)
How did Dan Cody become rich?
Mining
Fitzgerald's OVERALL tone about the American Dream can best be described as:
A. disillusioned (lost faith in)
B. bored
C. determined
D. hopeful
A. disillusioned
What is an antonym for writhe?
A. stay
B. turn
C. twist
D. move
A. move
How does Clarisse's character contrast with the majority of society?
She values human connection, meaningful conversations and questions society
What does the 1st Amendment protect against in relation to censorship?
A. self-censorship
B. government censorship
C. social media censorship
D. corporate censorship
b. Government censorship
Overall, Nick worries most that Gatsby will...
A. be killed by his wife
B. be disappointed by reality
C. end up in prison
D. betray him
be disappointed by reality
Who invents the personae (imagined identity) of Jay Gatsby?
James Gats
Which of these topics is NOT an aspect of the novel's historical context?
A. Preparation for WWI
B. Prohibition Era
C. The Women's Movement
D. Urbanization (growth in cities)
A. Preparation for WWI
How would you describe something that is venomous?
capable of injecting venom
What happens to the dead, according to Beatty?
within 5 minutes, the body (minus a funeral) is in the incinerator
How does surveillance play a role in a Dystopian society?
Monitoring of citizens
Gatsby truly comes from...
A. a family of poor farmers in N. Dakota
B. a Catholic orphanage in New Jersey
C. wealthy European landowners
D. extremely religious, middle-class family in Alabama
A. a family of poor farmers in N. Dakota
When talking to Nick, Gatsby explains that Daisy's voice is "full of......"
Money
What is the purpose of the 18th Amendment?
to prohibit sale, manufacturing and consumption of alcohol
Which word is a synonym for disintegrate?
A. break down
B. combine
C. construct
D. assemble
A. break down
What role does the character Faber play in Fahrenheit 451?
A. he is a book burner
B. he is a government spy
C. he is a rebel leader
D. he acts as a mentor to Montag, guiding him towards critical thinking
D.
How does censorship impact individuals in a Dystopian society?
Limits Freedom of Speech
Tom objects to being referred to as...
"The Polo Player"
What does Mr. Wilson plan to do about Myrtle's infidelity (cheating)?
Move away
What was created because people still wanted to drink?
Speakeasies
What is the meaning of insidious?
evil, deceitful
What is the role of the mechanical hound?
A. serves as a companion to Montag
B. symbolizes the government's control over society
C. represents power of technology
D. it is a tool used to track down and eliminate dissenters (people who disobey)
D
Which of the following (select 3) describe a Dystopian Society?
A. People are dehumanized
B. People have the freedom to speak their minds
C. Individuality is encouraged and people are free to do what they please
D. Citizens are afraid and distrustful of the "outside world"
D. Documents and books that were written in the past or about the past have either been banned or destroyed.
A, D, E
After the group stops to get gas, Nick realizes that ________ and __________ are in the same situation.
Tom & Mr. Wilson
Gatsby becomes fixated on the idea of getting Daisy to say/admit that.......
She never loved Tom
Which of the following is NOT an Element of Modernism in the 1920's?
A. Chaos
B. Loss & Exile
C. Religious Influence
D. Rejection of Social Norms
C. Religious Influence
What does the term diverted mean in the context below?
"Montag had only one glimpse, before Faber, seeing Montag's attention diverted, turned quickly and shut the bedroom door and stood holding the know with a trembling hand."
redirected or changed, altered, moved
True or False:
Montag's wife, Mildred, is deeply supportive of his rebellious actions.
False
T/F
The 1st Amendment protects individuals from all forms of censorship...
False
Who killed Myrtle Wilson?
Daisy Buchanan
During the Jazz Age, what direction did most musicians travel and where did they mostly play?
north and in Speakeasies
What does the word "strewn" mean in the context below?
"The door to a bedroom stood open, and in that room a litter of machinery and steel tools was strewn upon a desktop."
scattered, tossed
What is the significance of the phoenix symbol in the book?
Rebirth and Renewal
Which of the following (select 3) are the characteristic of a Dystopian Protagonist (main character)?
A. often feels trapped and is struggling to escape
B. challenges and questions beliefs, political/social systems in his or her society
C. decides fighting back or escaping is worth any risks
D. feels everything is perfect as it should be
E. believes everything they are told
A, B, C