Gatsby
Why was Gatsby well known in New York?
Because he was known to have luxurious parties every weekend.
What event does Nick attend in the beginning of Chapter 3?
He attends one of Gatsby’s famous parties
Where does Jordan go during Gatsby’s party?
She goes to talk to Gatsby because he has called her to meet with him
How did Daisy act the night before her wedding with Tom?
She was drunk and began to cry without letting go of the letter.
In the 1920s did more people live in urban or rural areas?
URBAN
What does Gatsby claim to be in Chapter 4?
The son of wealthy, deceased parents, educated at Oxford, been awarded for his service during WWI
What did Nick believe after seeing other guests, who never met Gatsby, coming to Gatsby’s house?
He believed he was one of the few guests who had actually been invited.
What did Jordan do to make Nick think she was dishonest?
She cheated on her first golf tournament due to fear of losing
a)"I beg your pardon, I had a wrong man."
b) "I don't want you to get a wrong idea of me from all these stories you hear."d) Anything can happen now that we've slid over this bridge"
A! "I bet your pardon, I had a wrong man." (page 71, chapter 4
Which national sports league was established on August 20, 1920
What does Gatsby want Nick to do for him?
He wants Nick to arrange a time where he could reunite with Daisy
Why was Nick intrigued by Gatsby?
He thought it was fascinating that Gatsby didn’t drink and isolated himself from the party itself.
What does Jordan tell Nick about her conversation with Gatsby?
She talks about the story of Daisy and Gatsby
Who does Gatsby claim Meyer Wolfsheim to be
The person responsible for fixing the 1919 World Series
What year was The Great Gatsby published?
1925
Match the Quote!
a)"I don't like mysteries"
b) "This is a nice restaurant here, but I like across the street better!"
c) "I never care what I do, so I always have a good time."
d) "It's pretty, isn't it, old sport!"
D! "It's pretty, isn't it, old sport!" (page 64, chapter 4)
Finish the Quote!
"I was on my way to get roaring drunk from ____________ when Jordan Baker ...." (page 42, chapter 3)
a) joy
b) misery and dispair
c) sheer embarrassment
d) tickling excitement
C! sheer embarrassment
What does Jordan not believe about Gatsby during her conversation with Nick?
She doesn’t believe Gatsby was once an Oxford man.
How did Daisy encounter Gatsby in the first place?
He was stationed at a base near her home
What famous animated film (to this day) was introduced in 1926?
hint: The characters are animals!
Winnie the Pooh
What were the two rumors about Gatsby according to the two girls and Jordan?
He killed a man & he was a German spy during the war
How did Nick view Jordan after remembering the scandal about her golf tournament?
He viewed Jordan as a liar who was incurably dishonest.
Match the quote!
a) "Philadelphia wants you on the 'phone, sir."
b) "Well, he told me once he was an Oxford man."
c) "Some sensation!"
d) "But how did it happen? Did you run into the wall?"
B! "Well, he told me once he was an Oxford man." (page 49, chapter 3)
How is Daisy different from Tom?
She has stayed loyal to their marriage, even though she was in love with someone else.
What was the title of Fitzgerald's average sequel to The Great Gatsby?
The Mediocre Gatsby