The Great Gatsby: Analyzing the Opening Chapters

What theme is most evident in Nick Carraway's reflections on his own character and those around him?

• The decline of the American Dream

• The importance of wealth for happiness

• The difference between appearance and reality

• The corrupting power of money

How does the author use the setting of the Buchanan's house to reflect their characters?

• By showing its opulence to reflect their wealth

• By describing its emptiness to symbolize their shallow lives

• By highlighting its location to signify their social status

• All of the above

What does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock symbolize for Gatsby?

• His past with Daisy

• His hope and dreams for the future

• The envy he feels towards Tom Buchanan

• The wealth he has accumulated

How does Fitzgerald's writing style in the first three chapters contribute to the theme of disillusionment?

• Through the use of vivid imagery to contrast characters' perceptions with reality

• By employing a first-person narrator who is outside of the main action

• Through the use of elaborate metaphors and similes

• All of the above

What inference can be made about Tom Buchanan based on his actions and dialogue in the first three chapters?

• He is deeply in love with Daisy

• He values his wealth above all else

• He is a man of strong moral principles

• He is arrogant and believes in his racial and social superiority

How does the motif of eyes play into the theme of surveillance and judgment in the first three chapters?

• Through the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg on the billboard

• Through the watchful eyes of the characters on each other

• Through Nick's observations and judgments of those around him

• All of the above

What can be inferred about Daisy's character from her interactions with Nick and others?

• She is content and fulfilled in her marriage

• She is deeply unhappy and cynical

• She is indifferent to the people around her

• She is unaware of her husband's infidelities

How does Fitzgerald use contrast between the East Egg and West Egg to develop the theme of social stratification?

• By showing the different lifestyles of their inhabitants

• By describing the geographical features of each location

• By highlighting the historical significance of each area

• By using the Eggs to symbolize old money versus new money

What does Jordan Baker's character reveal about the theme of dishonesty and morality?

• Her honesty is a refreshing contrast to the other characters

• Her casual attitude towards cheating highlights a broader moral decay

• Her relationship with Nick suggests a possibility for redemption

• Her professional success demonstrates the rewards of integrity

How does the author's use of foreshadowing in the first three chapters hint at future events?

• Through Nick's warnings about Gatsby's future

• Through the mysterious phone calls Tom receives

• Through the tension in Tom and Daisy's marriage

• All of the above