Ch 1-3 Great Gatsby Review

Who lives in West Egg?

• Myrtle Wilson

• Jay Gatsby

• Tom and Daisy Buchanan

• Meyer Wolfsheim

Who lives in East Egg?

• Jay Gatsby

• Nick Carrawai

• Tom and Daisy Buchanan

• George and Myrtle Wilson

Who lives in the Valley of Ashes?

• George and Myrtle Wilson

• Mr. and Mrs. McKee

• Meyer Wolfsheim

• Nick Carraway

Is it well-known that Tom is having an affair?

• Yes-everyone knows

• No-he's very discreet

Has Myrtle every called Tom at home?

• Yes

• No

What can we infer about Daisy if she hopes her daughter is "...a beautiful little fool..."

• Trick question: she doesn't have a daughter.

• She cares only about beauty.

• She has very low expectations of her daughter.

• She is smart and understands that Tom is unfaithful.

What are some symbols that have been identified in these chapters?

• the little cottage that Nick rents

• green light, the billboard of Dr. T. J. Eckelberg, Valley of Ashes

• The Phoenix, Icarus, and meaning of fire

• Real books, fresh fruit, live orchestra

Which of the following are descriptions of Jordan?

• Professional golfer, Daisy's best friend, knows Gatsby

• Fake, high-maintenance, demanding

• Tom's wife, aware of Tom's affairs, lives in West Egg

• Neighbors with Myrtle, husband is a photographer, has a pet dog

Which of these is the best description of Gatsby?

• Very wealthy, played football at New Haven, has affairs

• From a wealthy family and moved East to sell bonds

• Throws lavish parties, rumors circulate about him, lives in West Egg

• Lives in the Valley of Ashes, is a mechanic, fought in the war with Nick

What are some rumors about Gatsby?

• He killed a man.

• He was a German spy.

• He was related to Kaiser Wilhelm.

• All of these are rumors about him.