This character is constantly wearing white and is said to be fickle.
Who is Daisy Buchanan.
100
Describe 3 things that make Gatsby's wealth unusual.
What is lavish parties, fruits at his party (oranges, lemons etc), orchestras at his party, the fact that he bought a guest a new dress, the abundance of liquor.
100
What is the difference between East and West Egg? Name two people that live in each location.
What is East Egg is old rich: Tom and Daisy live there. West Egg is new rich: Nick and Gatsby live there.
200
Incessant means_____________
What is to continue without interruption.
200
The time period in which The Great Gatsby takes place is____________.
What is the 1920s.
200
This character is responsible for sparking Gatsby's interest in wealth.
Who is Dan Cody.
200
How is Nick's living situation different from that of his neighbors?
What is His house is significantly smaller and costs much less.
200
DAILY DOUBLE: How is Gatsby alike and different from the people in West Egg?
What is he wasn't born into wealth and neither were his neighbors. He is more reserved and less of a partier.
300
ambiguous means__________
What is open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations.
300
This was one of the common political issues during the 1920s. Hint: Think of the book Tom was reading in the beginning when Nick first had tea with he and Daisy.
What is Racial Issues/racial inequality; the rise of the KKK and anti-black movements.
300
What character is known for his mild manner and emotional state.
Who is Mr. Wilson
300
Why does Gatsby arrange for Jordan and Nick to have tea together?
What is so that she can tell Nick about Gatsby and Daisy's past and set up a potential meeting between the two at Nick's house.
300
What does Tom reveal about Gatsby in the dramatic hotel scene?
What is that he was an illegal bootlegger and obtained his money in a way that is not noble. He also reveals they have a common acquaintance, and that he's been researching Gatsby.
400
DAILY DOUBLE: double points if you can name the part of speech and define languidly.
What is lacking in vigor or vitality; slow. Bonus: adverb
400
Name three aspects of fashion in the 1920s.
What is Women had shorter hair, Flapper-style flow-y, movement-y dresses. Men wore suits, two-color shoes, and the "baggy-pants" era.
400
This character yelled "Daisy, Daisy, Daisy!" before getting punched in the face.
Who is Myrtle Wilson
400
True or False: Dr. T.J. Eckleburg is a secondary character in The Great Gatsby.
What is False: that is a billboard.
400
Why does Tom let Daisy and Gatsby go home together?
What is because he is no longer threatened and know Daisy will not leave him for Gatsby now. He knows their romance is hopeless.
500
hauteur is ____________
What is haughty manner or spirit.
500
Daily Double: Name two presidents that were elected in the 1920s.
Who is Harding, Coolidge, Hoover.
500
Daily Double: What character is responsible for letting Nick know about what happened at the garage after Myrtle's Death? Where did this character work?
Who is Michaelis. He worked at the Greek restaurant by Mr. Wilson's garage.
500
What are three details Gatsby tells Nick about himself in the beginning of the book?
What is that he went to Oxford, that his family is dead, and that he inherited an abundance of money.
500
How does Gatsby die? Include who helped set the whole thing up. Hint: he disappeared after Gatsby's death.
What is Wilson shot him while he was in his pool and then shot himself. Tom was responsible for leading Wilson to Gatsby by connecting the car that hit Myrtle to Gatsby.