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Gatsby
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100
This character is the first to reveal the history of Daisy and Gatsby's relationship to Nick.
Who is Jordan Baker?
100
This is the section of New York where Nick and Gatsby live.
What is West Egg?
100
How does the progression of women's rights play a role in the novel?
What is the women in the novel are using money as a way to get ahead in life because there is no other option?
100
Gatsby uses this short phrase to address Nick.
What is old sport?
100
Gatsby uses this phrase to figuratively describe what Daisy's voice sounds like.
What is "her voice is full of money"?
200
This character is having an affair with Myrtle Wilson.
Who is Tom Buchanan?
200
This is the nickname of the area where you can find the billboard of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg.
What is the Valley of Ashes?
200
What is the importance of the East and the MidWest in the book?
What is the East is a place of destruction and obsession with wealth; the Midwest is a purer place with a better life?
200

What are some odd things Gatsby does during his tea date with Daisy?

What is Flowers, grass, grand entrance, seems nervous making the meeting awkward.

200
What could the Valley of Ashes symbolize?
What is the destruction of society and the poorer class?
300

A poor boy from North Dakota.

Who is James Gatz.  AKA The Great Gatsby

300
This is the section of New York associated with "Old Money."
What is East Egg?
300
How do the 1920s play a part in the story?
What is prohibition, bootlegging, jazz music, party lifestyle, New York City?
300

Why does Gatsby throw so many lavish parties?

What is to hopefully see Daisy/impress her.

300
What symbolizes the idea of God watching over the world in the play?
What is the billboard of T. J. Eckleburg and the owl-eyed man?
400

The character that works in bonds.

Who is Nick Carraway?

400
This is the state where James Gatz was born.
What is North Dakota?
400
How does the American Dream play a part in the story?
What is both Nick and Gatsby try to make something of themselves by moving to New York; both are searching for a better life?
400
Gatsby served in Europe during this war.
What is WWI?
400
What does the green light symbolize in the play?
What is Gatsby's dream and hope to be with Daisy?
500
Wishes her daughter would be a "beautiful little fool."

Who is Daisy?

500
This city is where Jordan and Daisy knew each other and grew up before moving to New York.
What is Louisville?
500
How do social class play a role in the novel?
What is old vs. new money and the stigma attached to both?
500

What does Gatsby stare at across the bay? Why? 

What is the light from Daisy's dock?  He wants Daisy.

500

Explain how the first line of the book foreshadows what happens next: “I’m inclined to reserve all judgements…reserving judgements is a matter of infinite hope.” 

What is everyone in this book is going to do something that can be judged in a negative way.