Who Said It
Who said "I'm glad it's a girl. And I hope she'll be a fool -- that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool."
Daisy Buchanan
What desolate area is situated between West Egg and Manhattan?
The Valley of Ashes
What device is present in the following sentence: "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."
Alliteration
What overlooks the Valley of Ashes and what does it symbolize?
The billboard for an oculist named Dr. T.J. Eckleburg which depicts a set of giant disembodied eyes and a pair of spectacles.
The eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg symbolize the eyes of God, watching over the moral decline and corruption of society. They serve as a reminder of the consequences of unchecked ambition, materialism, and immoral behaviors.
What causes Nick to think that Gatsby is lying or disingenuous?
When he says he was "educated at Oxford," he looked at Nick sideways and hurried the phrase. Also, he says he is from the Midwest, but when Nick asks him what part of the Midwest, Gatsby says San Francisco, California which is not considered part of the Midwest.
Who said "Go on. He won't annoy you. I think he realizes that his presumptuous little flirtation is over."
Tom Bucahanan
Where is Nick Carraway from and where does he move to in New York?
Nick is from the Midwest and moves to West Egg.
What device is present in the following sentence: "The foghorn was groaning incessantly."
Personification
Throughout Chapter 5, how does Fitzgerald use weather to reinforce the mood?
The storm/rain mirrors the conflict or storm within as Gatsby and Daisy are reunited and tension/anxiety is high. When the rain stops and the sun begins to shine again, Nick enters the house to find Gatsby absolutely glowing and radiant.
Which character has cufflinks made from human molars?
Myer Wolfsheim
100 point Bonus: In what year did Wolfsheim fix the World Series?
Gatsby
How is West Egg different from East Egg? Cite language from the text when you are providing your response.
West Egg is new money - "less fashionable," "spanking new," ostentatious, tacky, flashy
Old Egg is old money - "fashionable," "white palaces," glittered," classy, elegant
What device is present in the sentence "Her voice is full of money."
A metaphor
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize in The Great Gatsby?
The stark contrast between the rich and the poor.
The loss of hope and the consequences of industrialization and capitalism.
The disenfranchised who struggle in the shadows of wealth.
Why is Daisy so upset on the eve of her wedding?
She received a letter presumably from Gatsby which stirs up her emotions and reminds her of their past relationship which represents an idealized love and a life she yearns for.
What advice does Nick's father give him? Your response must be a word-for-word direct quote from the book.
Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in the world haven't had the advantages that you've had.
Where is Gatsby originally from?
North Dakota
What device is present in the following sentence: And so it happened that on a warm windy evening I drove over to East Egg to see two old friends whom I scarcely knew at all.
Hope and Disillusionment - While the light initially represents hope and the possibility of achieving dreams, it also highlights the disillusionment that accompanies such aspirations. The light is ultimately out of reach.
Distance and Separation - The physical and social barriers that separate Gatsby from Daisy and his dreams.
The American Dream - the ideal of The American Dream. The pursuit of success and happiness.
How does Gatsby show Nick that he is grateful for his agreeing to call Daisy and arrange the tea/luncheon?
Gatsby tactlessly offers Nick a job to help him out financially.
Who said "It's really his wife that's keeping them apart. She's a Catholic and they don't believe in divorce."
You must know the character's name.
Catherine, Myrtle's sister
Bonus question: True or False? Daisy is Catholic.
Where do Mr. and Mrs. McKee live?
In the same apartment building in New York where Tom and Myrtle rendezvous.
Nick comments that the people at Gatsby's party conduct themselves "according to the rules of behavior associated with an amusement park." What does this comparison convey about the partygoers?
The comparison emphasizes the superficial nature of the party and attendees' desire for immediate pleasure and distraction from their mundane lives.
The comparison implies a sense of chaos and lack of dignity or civility among the guests. The parties are loud, unruly, wild, and uncontrolled.
What literary purpose does the broken clock serve?
The clock represents Gatsby frozen in time and trapped in his dream of repeating the past.
Who is Henry C. Gatz?
Gatsby's father