Show:
Vocabulary Ch. 1
Vocabulary Ch. 2
Characters
Plot
Setting
100
Nick Carraway is _______ to the secrets of many people who decide to trust him because he does not pass judgement on others.
What is privy?
100
At Tom and Myrtle's apartment, the chatter was __________; it seemed as though no one took a breath.
What is incessant?
100
This character is manipulative and needy. She is unhappy in her marriage and was disappointed when she had a daughter. She is quiet, small-framed, and wealthy.
Who is Daisy?
100
This is the year the story takes place; the year Nick moves East.
What is 1922?
100
Nick lives in this place. It is wealthy, but not as highly regarded. IT is considered a place for "new money."
What is West Egg?
200
The student was ________________________ to do the extra credit assignment once the teacher told him he would pass the class if he did.
What is inclined?
200
The valley of ashes was rather _______________; it seemed as though the only thing visible were the "eyes" of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg and grey ash.
What is desolate?
200
This character is eager to escape her current living situation even if it means staying with an abusive lover. She is loud, gaudy, and curvy/voluptuous.
Who is Myrtle or Mrs. Wilson?
200
Why does Nick decide to move East?
What is to learn the bond business/stock market?
200
The Buchannan's live here. It is the "it" place to live. It is a place for "old money" - think generations of wealth.
What is East Egg?
300
The boy's breath was the first _______________ the teacher had that the student was under the influence of acohol.
What is intimation?
300
Definition: no interest or concern.
What is apathetically?
300
This character does not judge others, but rather seems to sit back and report his observations. Many people confide in this character.
Who is Nick or the narrator?
300
What act of violence happens to Myrtle and who is responsible, and why did it happen?
What is broken nose, Tom, and she wouldn't stop repeating "Daisy"?
300
The Wilson's live here. People struggle to "transcend" and seem to just spin their wheels trying to get out. Everything seems lifeless here.
What is valley of ashes?
400
Definition: with disdain or dislike
What is contemptuously?
400
Definition: luxurious, magnificent, grand
What is sumptuous?
400
Lives in a mansion that is a replica of Hotel de Ville in Normandy, is known of by many, seems to have many parties, may be of royalty (cousin of Kaiser Whilhelm), and possibly a spy ("I'm scared of him. I'd hate to have him get anything on me" -Ch. 2).
Who is Gatsby?
400
Daisy wants her daughter to get a rich man and have the ability to ignore the evils of society and her husband's indescretions. She says she hopes her daughter will be this:
What "beautiful little fool"?
400
It is old and worn. It may be symbolic of the wealthy or God looking down on the valley of ashes. It seems to be forgotten, just like the valley of ashes.
What is the billboard for Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?
500
Definition: Unable or unwilling to believe
What is incredulously?
500
The military fort was so well constructed that is was nearly ___________________ and suffered little damage during the war.
What is impenetrable?
500
This character is apathetic and seems to allow things to happen right under his nose.
Who is Mr. Wilson?
500
Just when Nick thought his cousin and her husband took personal interest in him, he was disappointed because they asked him about this?
What is a rumor that Nick is engaged to someone back home?
500
This place represents false pretenses; a place where people can be "married" to others (Myrtle and Tom), drink away their true reality(everyone but Catherine), and pretend to people they are not (Mr. McKee/photographer, Myrtle/wealthy, Catherine/well-traveled/wealthy).
What is Tom and Myrtle's apartment?