The Great Gatsby: Chapter 1

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Describe the Buchanan's house.

Back

It is a formal and traditional colonial Georgian mansion.

Front

What kind of person is Daisy?

Back

Daisy is flighty and very superficial.

Front

What does Daisy's recognition of Gatsby's name foreshadow?

Back

That she knows him well and has/had feelings for him.

Front

Which trait does NOT describe Tom?

Back

Generous.

Front

Who is the narrator of the story?

Back

Nick.

Front

What is the significance of the green light in The Great Gatsby?

Back

It symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future.

Front

How does Fitzgerald use symbolism in Chapter 1?

Back

He uses symbols like the green light and the valley of ashes to represent themes of aspiration and moral decay.

Front

What does the valley of ashes represent?

Back

It represents the moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.

Front

How is Nick Carraway's perspective important to the story?

Back

As the narrator, Nick provides a unique viewpoint that shapes the reader's understanding of the other characters.

Front

What is Tom Buchanan's attitude towards others?

Back

Tom is arrogant and often displays a sense of superiority over others.