Characters
Who is Daisy having an affair with?
Gatsby
Characterize Tom (List at least 3 traits)
Cheater, abuser, sexist, racist, sporty, self-centered, unintelligent, disrespectful, traditional, rich, a father, a bad role model, a bad husband, hypocrite, rich, spends lots of money
What does it symbolize when Myrtle's heart is ripped out of her chest when she dies?
She is "heartbroken"
What theme from "The Great Gatsby" do you see in the following quote?
"Somebody told me they thought he killed a man once." (page 17)
Gossip & rumors
Who said the following quote:
"I am one of the few honest people i have ever know" (page 39)
Nick Carraway
Who is Nick's second cousin?
Daisy
Characterize Gatsby (List at least 3 traits)
Rich, weird, stalker, shady, not classy, ignorant, obsessive, polite, sincere, charming, military, gentleman, nostalgic, generous, soft-spoken, delusional, homewrecker, simp, down-bad, a romantic, rich, kind, accepting, needy, puppy-love
What is the green light a symbol of?
Gatsby's hopes and dreams
What theme from "The Great Gatsby" do you see in the following quote?
"Wilson? he thinks she goes to see her sister in New York." (page 21)
Infidelity/Cheating/Lying
Who is the following quote about:
"Her voice is full of money"
Daisy Buchanan
Who is Tom having an affair with?
Myrtle
Characterize Daisy (List at least 3 traits)
Gold-digger, unfaithful, cheater, attention-seeker, deadbeat mom, bad role model, a romantic, bougie, messy, a gossip, emotional, shallow, emotionally unintelligent, narcissist, traditional, old-fashioned, and dependent
What do the cars symbolize? Explain your answer.
Modernity, selfishness, etc.
What theme from "The Great Gatsby" do you see in the following quote?
"A sudden emptiness seemed to flow now from the windows and the great doors, endowing with complete isolation the figure of the host, who stood on the porch, his hand up in a formal gesture of farewell" (page 37)
Loneliness/Isolation
Who is the following quote about:
"When I was here last I tore my gown on a chair, and he asked me my name and address-- inside of a week I got a package from Croirier's with a new evening gown in it." (page 30)
Jay Gatsby
What was Gatsby's original name?
James Gatz
Characterize Jordan (List at least 3 traits)
Very dishonest, a liar, a gossip, a good friend, 2-faced, in a situationship, nosey, independent, sporty/athletic, a golfer, progressive, modern
There are many correct options.
What theme from "The Great Gatsby" do you see in the following quote?
"She left a car in the rain with the top down, and then lied about it" (page 39)
Honesty
Who said the following quote:
"I hope I never will," she answered, "I hate careless people, that's why I like you" (page 39)
Jordan Baker
In the movie, who is the daughter of Tom and Daisy?
Pammy
Characterize Nick (List at least 3 traits)
Military, narrator, Yale alumni, lives in a shack, passive, nonchalant, not assertive, bystander, Pushover, disgusted with everyone around him, claims to be honest, a 3rd-wheel, observer
Name 2 other symbols in "The Great Gatsby" that have not been mentioned in the game yet.
Your teacher will check your answer.
What theme from "The Great Gatsby" do you see in the following quote?
"It had all gone beyond her, beyond everything. He had thrown himself into it with a creative passion, adding to it all the time, decking it out with every bright feather that drifted his way. No amount of fire or freshness can challenge what a man can store up in his ghostly heart" (page 60)
Dreams, Obsession, Nostalgia, Love, etc.
Who said the following quote:
"I married him because I thought he was a gentleman." (page 25)
Myrtle Wilson