Author
Who wrote the Great Gatsby?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
In which age was this book written?
The Jazz age/ Roaring twenties
Why did Nick think that Daisy and Tom had not settled down?
Because they were too rich and restless.
a)When the train stopped at the river, Tom got off with Nick.
1.Where did Tom take Nick?
2.Who did Nick meet there?
1.To a garage.
2.Myrtle Wilson, Tom’s mistress.
Gatsby comments that Nick looks familiar to him. What surprising connection do they have?
Both were in Army divisions that fought together during WWI.
How did he die?
Of a heart attack
Which historical event took place before the roaring 20s?
The Great War/ WW1
Who did Ms. Baker think was phoning Tom?
His mistress
Myrtle joined Tom and Nick in the station at NY.
1.Where did Tom and Myrtle take Nick?
2.What did they drink there?
1.To their appartement.
2.Whiskey.
That he is a man called Gatsby.
What was the name of his wife?
Zelda
What was prohibited during these years?
Alcohol
When Nick went back home, someone was standing on the lawn outside Gatsby’s house.
1.Who did Nick think it was?
Gatsby.
According to Catherine, why didn't Tom divorce Daisy? Is it true what she said?
Because she was a catholic so she can't have a divorce. According to Nick, that's not true.
What did Jordan think was the most important about Gastby?
That he has good manners and throws big parties.
What does he do in order to please Zelda?
He writes a lot
Why did the roaring 20s happen?
Due to the economic boom after the war, it was easier for people in America to become rich. So, objects and wealth became very prominent in the country.
When Nick went back home, someone was standing on the lawn outside Gatsby’s house.
2.Why did Nick not call out to him?
3. What did Nick see far away, above the water?
2) Because he seemed happy to be alone.
3) A small green light.
What did Catherine tell Nick about Gatsby?
That Gatsby is awfully rich, and that she’s scared of him.
Tell 3 things that were told about Gatsby's life at the party
- He has killed a man
- He was a German spy
- He was in the American Army
- He studied at Oxford University
What's the name of the novel that made him successful?
This side of paradise
What's the name given to independent women who danced Charleston?
Flappers
Daisy told Nick that she hoped her daughter would be a little fool. Why? Did Nick believe her?
Because that’s the best thing for a girl to be since life is terrible.
Yes, he did believe her.
d)What did Tom and Myrtle argue about? What did Tom do? What did Nick do?
d)They were arguing about Daisy. Tom hit Myrtle in the face. Nick left the building.
During the raging party at Gatsby’s mansion, a very drunk man is impressed and fascinated as he sits in Gatsby’s library. What, in particular, has impressed the drunk man?
That the books are real. He thought they were just props/fake books. This man is impressed that Gatsby’s spent real money on real books instead of trying to impress with a facade.