The Great Gatsby Chapter 8- Facts and Application

What are the consequences of Myrtle's death in Chapter 8 of The Great Gatsby?

• Experiencing the tragedy of Myrtle's death together helps strengthen Jordan and Nick's relationship.

• Myrtle's death leads to Gatsby's arrest as he is the owner of the damaged, yellow, car.

• Myrtle's death brings peace and resolution to the characters in The Great Gatsby

• Myrtle's death causes George to seek revenge on the person he mistakenly thinks she was having an affair with.

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All of the following are evidence Gatsby's death in the end of chapter eight EXCEPT

• "After the Armistice he tried frantically to

  get home."

• "The chauffeur—he was one of Wolfshiem’s protégés—

  heard the shots—"

• "The touch of a cluster of leaves

  revolved it slowly, tracing, like the leg of compass, a thin red

  circle in the water."

• "No telephone message arrived but the butler went with-

  out his sleep and waited for it until four o’clock—until long

  after there was any one to give it to if it came."

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How does Gatsby's love for Daisy drive his actions in Chapter 8 of The Great Gatsby?

• Gatsby desperately tries to win Daisy back and convince her to leave her husband.

• Gatsby decides to give up on his love for Daisy and moves away.

• Gatsby becomes indifferent towards Daisy and starts pursuing other women.

• Gatsby completely ignores Daisy and focuses on his business ventures.

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Discuss the symbolism of the green light in Chapter 8 of The Great Gatsby.

• The green light symbolizes Daisy's love for Gatsby.

• The green light represents Gatsby's envy towards Tom.

• The green light symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future.

• The green light signifies Gatsby's desire for wealth and material possessions.

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How did the events of chapter seven, including Myrtle's death and Daisy's realization of Gatsby's shady decisions, affect the relationship between Gatsby and Daisy in Chapter 8 of The Great Gatsby?

• It brings them closer together.

• It has no effect on their relationship.

• It causes Daisy to "ring" or phone Gatsby and break up with him.

• It creates silence and distance between them.

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Explain the significance of Gatsby's love for Daisy in Chapter 8 of The Great Gatsby.

• Gatsby's love for Daisy is purely superficial and based on her physical appearance.

• Gatsby's love for Daisy is a result of her social status and connections rather than genuine feelings of love.

• Gatsby's love for Daisy is a means to gain power and control over others, particularly Tom.

• Gatsby's love for Daisy leads to his death as he pays "a high price for living too long with a single dream."

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Gatsby revisits Louisville after the war in order to

• See if he can pursue a job opportunity to allow him to marry Daisy

• Feel close to Daisy by walking the same streets that he once walked with her

• Persuade Daisy's parents that he is worthy of her

• Show Daisy his various accomplishments.

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George Wilson draws Michaelis's attention to the billboard of Dr. T.J. Eckleberg and connects the billboard to

• The eyes of God

• His love for Myrtle

• His confusion after Myrtle's death

• The driver of the "death car."

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What does George find that makes him realize that Myrtle is cheating?

• A pearl necklace

• A single rose

• A dog leash

• Men's clothing

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What does the quote "[Gatsby's] invisible cloak of his uniform" refer to?

• Gatsby's uniform does not fit well because of his lack of income and family connections.

• Gatsby's uniform helps hide his true feelings for Daisy and her family.

• Gatsby's uniform helps cover or hide that he is not truly wealthy.

• Gatsby's uniform will eventually include a "cloak" once he returns a war hero but for now it does not.

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