In chapter one, we were told about a green light that Gatsby often stared at. What do we learn about this light?

A light at the end of Daisy's dock.

A light that has no significance.

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

His parents were unsuccessful farm people, and he didn't want to be like that.

His parents were wealthy, and he wanted to be sure he lived up to their expectations.

He had a wealthy friend who he wanted to be like.

What ironic comment does Wolfsheim make about Gatsby?

"Gatsby's very careful about women. He would never so much as look at a friend's wife."

"Handsome to look at and a perfect gentleman."

"There's the kind of man you'd like to take home and introduce to your mother and sister."

"He's honest to a T and fiercely loyal."

" 'Can't repeat the past?' " he cried incredulously. " 'Why of course you can!' " (116). Why does Gatsby say this?

He wants to be with Daisy like they were 5 years ago.

He wants to go back to when his best friend, Dan, was alive.

He wants to go back and finish college.

He wants to go back to his real identity.

What does the reader learn about Gatsby via Mr. Wolfsheim?

Gatsby may be engaging in illegal business with Mr. Wolfsheim.

Gatsby has many friends, and people consider him intellient and honest.

Gatsby was involved in a shooting at the Metropole some years ago.

Gatsby has borrowed money to fund his parties at West Egg.

Gatsby tells Nick many things about his past EXCEPT:

He has paid the commissioner to get him out of speeding tickets.

He attended Oxford because it was a family tradition.

He traveled around Europe when his family died.

What happened to the inheritance Gatsby was supposed to receive?

Ella Kaye, Cody's mistress, fought a legal battle and won, preventing Gatsby from receiving it.

Ella Kaye, Cody's mistress, stole it from Gatsby, after murdering Cody.

He received it, but spent it on wild parties and treasure hunts within a year of getting it.

He received it, and saved it, then used it to buy his mansion so he could try to win Daisy back.

Why does Nick move East?

Try try his hand at the bond business

To be closer to his favorite cousin Daisy

To get away from his unsuccessful parents

How do Tom and Nick originally get to know each other?

They work in the bond business together.

They party together at Gatsby's house.

Which group of words best describes Tom?

arrogant, controlling, power hungry

rugged, hard-working, conceited

What makes people trust and confide in Nick?

He chooses to reserve all judgments.

In the first chapter, what explanation does Nick give to Tom and Daisy to assure them that he's not engaged?

He was never even dating anyone.

He broke up with her before he moved to NY.

He likes being a bachelor too much.

What does the green light symbolize?

Gatsby's hope/longing for a life of old-money status with Daisy

Gatsby's lust for continued wealth

George's wife; Tom's girlfriend

Nick's girlfriend; Jordan's friend

Tom's wife; George's girlfriend

What did Tom do to Myrtle when she mentioned Daisy’s name?

He laughed and called her a jealous fool

He taunted her and repeated Daisy’s name several times more

He ignored her and went on with his conversation with Nick

What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?

She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently.

She had to do something to get away from her abusive parents.

She did it to spite George’s former girlfriend

She didn’t think she would ever find a husband, and she was grateful to him for asking her

What does Nick think of Jordan?

He thinks she is incurably dishonest

He thinks she is genuine and caring

He thinks she has integrity and is trustworthy

He thinks she would be a wonderful wife

Why does Daisy insist she wants her daughter to grow up to be a "beautiful little fool"?

She is aware of her position in her world and is unhappy with it, so she wants her daughter to be oblivious to it

She knows she's pretty stupid, so she hopes she's pretty

She sees no value in being smart because she isn't very intelligent herself

She wants her to compete in beauty pageants

Why is Owl Eyes so astonished by Gatsby's library?

Because of books on the shelf are real books, not fake.

It is the largest of all the libraries he's ever seen.

Because the bookcases are about 30-feet high.

Because it looks like a Gothic cathedral.

Define the underlined word in the following excerpt: "Americans, while occasionally willing to be serfs, have always been obstinate about being peasantry."

uncertain about the course to take

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Where does Gatsby say that he is from?

The Midwest

Maycomb County, Alabama

Boston, Massachusetts

England

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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Laudable

worthless

pompous

praise-worthy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Why has Gatsby been throwing parties?

to flaunt his wealth

to attract Daisy's attention

to meet new people

because he likes to party

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.W.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Daisy marry Tom?

Tom is more attractive than Gatsby

Tom has more money than Gatsby

He is from the same social/wealth class (old money) as her so she chooses the security he provides

Tom loves her and she loves him

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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What does Jordan reveal to Nick during tea?

Jordan had an affair with Tom.

Daisy and Gatsby fell in love when she was 18.

Gatsby tried to stop the wedding but he wasn't let inside.

Tom threatened to kill Gatsby if she didn’t marry him.

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CCSS.W.11-12.9

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30 sec • 1 pt

to criticize somebody for doing something wrong

reproach

elusive

desolate

perturb

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happily, care freely, and confidently

jauntily

ecstatic

debauchery

antecedent

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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The Great Gatsby Review

Where does Gatsby say that he is from?

Laudable

Why has Gatsby been throwing parties?

Why did Daisy marry Tom?

What does Jordan reveal to Nick during tea?

to criticize somebody for doing something wrong

happily, care freely, and confidently

In chapter one, we were told about a green light that Gatsby often stared at. What do we learn about this light?

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

Irregular; intermittent; infrequent

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