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Setting
Characters
Plot
Gatsby
Literary Elements
100
In which neighborhood does Nick Carraway live?
West Egg
100
How many times has Nick been drunk in his life, according to Chapter 2?
He says he has only been drunk one other time in his life. Chapter 2 makes the second time.
100
Why does Nick move to New York?
to learn the bond business
100
Who was the only person to receive an invitation to Gatsby's party?
Nick Carraway
100

Dr. TJ Eckleburg is a symbol for...

God

200

What is Gatsby reaching for when we first meet him? Where does it seem this is located?

A green light in the distance. Likely on the shore of East Egg.

200

The tension between Tom and Daisy is hinted at first when...

Tom enters the airy room Daisy is in and shuts out all the light and wind.

200
When is it suggested that Tom is having an affair?
Chapter 1 when the phone rings at the dinner party
200

Which of the following is NOT a rumor about Gatsby? A. He killed a man. B. He is a German spy. C. He is cousin of Kaiser Wilhelm. D. He is a mob boss.

D. He is a mob boss.

200

The two incidents with reckless driving in Chapter 3 are likely...

foreshadowing

300
The symbolic eyes looking over the Valley of Ashes are actually --
an old billboard advertisement for an eye doctor, Dr. T.J. Eckleburg
300
Daisy Buchanan hoped her daughter would be a "_____________"
beautiful little fool
300
When the reader first sees Gatsby, he seems to be staring out at --
a green light
300
Nick and Jordan found an older "owl-eyed" man in Gatsby's library during the party in Chapter 3. Why was Owl Eyes impressed?
Gatsby's books were real.
300
Which color is most closely associated with the Valley of Ashes?
gray
400

Which "egg" is associated with Old Money and which is associated with New Money?

Old Money: East Egg

New Money: West Egg

400

How does Nick describe Jordan?

Intimidating/ dishonest/teacher's choice

400
Name the hosts of each party in the first three chapters in order.
1. Tom and Daisy Buchanan 2. Tom Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson 3. Jay Gatsby
400
To whom does Gatsby speak in private at the end of the party?
Jordan Baker
400

Explain how the tone the author presents Gatsby's parties at the start of Chapter 3 changes by the end.

Teacher's choice

500
What is the setting of the novel? (SEASON AND YEAR)
Summer 1922
500
Nick's comment about Tom that "something was making him nibble at the edge of stale ideas as if his study physical egotism no longer nourished his peremptory heart" suggests what about Tom?
Tom is not completely satisfied.
500
Based on Nick's introduction in Chapter 1, the reader can infer that Nick feels ________________ for the people in East Egg.
animosity / scorn / disgust
500
What is Gatsby's relationship to Nick?
They are neighbors.
500

Nick hears these things about Gatsby at the party. (List at least 3 things.)

DOUBLE POINTS if you can say which of these rumors is most likely TRUE and WHY

Teacher's Choice