Gatsby

The Great Gatsby
Chapter 6

​Directions

After reading/listening to Chapter 6, we will take a closer look at some of the text by re-reading and analyzing certain passages. For the middle section of this book, we will be focusing more on the conflicts appearing in the narrative.
First we will review some basic character & plot info from the chapter.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Gatsby's background?

• He was originally named James Gatz.

• He came from a family of poor North Dakota farmers.

• He befriended a millionaire in his youth.

• He inherited his wealth from a distant relative.

Multiple Choice

What is Gatsby's ultimate wish in life, according to Chapter 6?

• To regain Daisy's love.

• To become the wealthiest man in New York.

• To become a famous musician.

• To become a politician.

Multiple Choice

What was Gatsby's real name and where is he from?

• James Gatz from North Dakora

• James Gatsby from North Carolina

• Jay Gatz from New Hampshire

Multiple Choice

How did the young Gatsby meet his mentor Dan Cody?

• They met at a casino while playing poker

• They met while eating in a restaurant

• They met because Gatsby helped Dan with his boat during a storm

Multiple Choice

Does Daisy have a good time at the party?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What does Gatsby mean when he says "Can't repeat the past?...Why of course you can!"

• He is trying to recreate the farm experience of his childhood

• He is trying to recreate the past relationship he had with Daisy

• He is trying to recreate his youth with Dan Cody

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the impact of Gatsby's revelation of his past on the reader's understanding of his character in Chapter 6.

• Gatsby's past explains his motivation for pursuing Daisy.

• Gatsby's past reveals his humble origins and humanizes him.

Multiple Choice

True or False: Daisy agrees to marry Gatsby in Chapter 6

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is the reason "Jay Gatsby" created a new persona for himself at age 17?

• His parents were wealthy, and he wanted to be sure he lived up to their expectations.
• His parents were unsuccessful farm people, and he didn't want to be like that.
• He wanted to impress Daisy.
• He had a wealthy friend who he wanted to be like.

Multiple Choice

Dan Cody was a millionaire.  How did he get his money?

• copper and other metals
• fishing
• gambling
• stealing

Multiple Choice

Jay Gatsby was employed by Dan for five years.  What happened to cause an end to the employment?

• Dan had no need for him anymore.
• Gatsby was sick of being on the boat and left.
• Dan died a week after his mistress came on the boat.
• Dan married his mistress, Ella Kaye, and they moved away.

Multiple Choice

In various situations in the story, Gatsby continues getting phone calls and making phone calls.  What literary technique could Fitzgerald be employing? 

• symbolism
• flashback
• foreshadowing
• alliteration

Multiple Choice

After the party, Gatsby is worried that _______________.

• his true identity will be revealed.

• he's going to lose his wealth.

• Daisy didn't like the party.

• Tom will beat him up.

​Evaluating Conflicts in Literature

Character vs. Character:
Nick wonders how Gatsby got his money, and whether it was illegal.

External

Character vs. Self: Daisy sobs as Gatsby throws his beautiful shirts onto the table for her to admire.

​Internal

Choose a Conflict:

Open Ended

In our last discussion, you predicted how these conflicts would continue to influence the story. Were you correct? How are these conflicts developing by the end of Chapter 6?