Show:
Dexter
Judy
Plot
Random
Vocabulary
100
Who is the main character of the story?
Dexter
100
What does Judy Jones look like?
She is beautiful
100
What happens first? 1. Dexter meets Judy Jones for the first time 2. Dexter quits his job as a golf caddy
1
100
Who wrote Winter Dreams?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
100
Define "ajar"
when a door is left partially open
200
Who does Dexter fall in love with?
Judy
200
What is Judy's last name?
Jones
200
True or false? Dexter breaks up with Judy after he leaves her for Irene
False
200
Is Dexter wealthy at the end of the story?
Yes
200
Define desolate
Empty of people, deserted
300
What does Dexter invest in to become rich?
Laundries
300
Describe the man Judy ends up marrying.
He is a drinker, and he cheats on her.
300
How does Dexter find out about Judy's marriage?
A man brings her up while they are discussing business
300
"Winter Dreams" takes place during which decade?
1920s
300
Define patronize
To be nice in a fake way
400
How does Dexter react when he finds out Judy is no longer beautiful?
He becomes very upset.
400
What reason does Judy give Dexter for breaking up with him at the end of the story?
She does not want to take him from Irene.
400
Describe Irene Sheerer.
She is well respected and liked, but not as pretty as Judy
400
What is the theme (message) of "Winter Dreams"?
Finding happiness ONLY in money and looks will lead to heartache.
400
Define ominous
To have a bad feeling about something
500
Why does Dexter become an officer in World War I?
He wanted to get away from the damage he caused by leaving Irene for Judy.
500
While Dexter is dating Irene, Judy approaches him. Where?
A club
500
Where does Dexter live at the end of the story?
New York
500
Dexter drives to Irene's house, but when he gets there her mother says she cannot go. Why?
Irene has a headache
500
Define melancholy
Lingering sadness