The Great Gatsby Chp. 1-2

The Great Gatsby takes place in what time period?

• 1920's

• 1880's

• 2000's

• 1940's

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What words or phrases describe Daisy Buchanan? (multiple answers)

• Beautiful, young, and popular

• Happy, in love with her husband, joyful all the time

• Discontent and unhappy with her life

• Exudes light, charms people with her voice

• Constantly caring for her child

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What words or phrases describe Tom Buchanan? (multiple answers)

• Kind and polite to everyone he meets

• Restless, constantly searching for something

• Unfulfilled despite "Old Money" riches

• Mean, violent, and intent on always being right

• Loyal to his wife and child

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What words or phrases describe Jordan Baker? (multiple answers)

• Mysterious, aloof, and regal

• Beautiful, slender, and athletic

• Overly happy and enthusiastic

• Married to Nick Carraway

• A friend of Daisy Buchanan's

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Select the option that describes East Egg.

• "Old money." The people here inherited money from their families, so they never had to work for anything. Parties and social gatherings are more refined. People here look down on the "new money" crowd.

• "New money." The people here worked hard to become rich and prosperous - or suddenly struck it rich. They throw elaborate, raging parties, and are constantly looked down upon by the aloof "old money" families.

Select the option that describes West Egg.

• "Old money." The people here inherited money from their families, so they never had to work for anything. Parties and social gatherings are more refined. People here look down on the "new money" crowd.

• "New money." The people here worked hard to become rich and prosperous - or suddenly struck it rich. They throw elaborate, raging parties, and are constantly looked down upon by the aloof "old money" families.

Describe the first glimpse we get of Gatsby at the end of Chapter 1.

The eyes of ______________________ are "round and gigantic" and overlook The Valley of Ashes.

• George B. Wilson

• T. J. Eckleburg

• Jay Gatsby

• Mrs. Eberhardt

Tom forces Nick to meet (a)   , his mistress.

Which qualities describe the Valley of Ashes? (multiple answers)

• Bright, vibrant, and full of life

• Dismal, sad, and dull

• Home to Daisy and Tom

• Home to Myrtle and George

• Represents the poor, working class