Gatsby - Chapter 1 Review

1. How does the narrator describe Gatsby?

• Gatsby was brilliant, although somewhat smug and self-centered.
• Gatsby had an extraordinary gift for hope, and a romantic readiness.
• Gatsby was a big, hulking brute of a man.
• Gatsby was self-assured and showed boundless enthusiasm about most topics.

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From where did the narrator come and why?

• From France to establish a vineyard in New York
• From the south to become an actor on Broadway
• From the northwest to be a fashion designer
• From the Midwest to study the bond business

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How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?

• Nick and Tom served in the war together. He met Daisy at their wedding.
• Nick and Daisy went to school together. Daisy was dating Tom.
• He met them through a friend of his parents in Chicago.
• Daisy and Nick are cousins. Nick and Tom knew each other from school.

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Describe Tom. What is our impression of him in Chapter 1?

• He is short and fat and jolly.
• He has an athletic build and an arrogant attitude. He is an old-money snob.
• He is tall and slender. He is a grumpy middle-aged man.
• He has a medium build and is balding. He is easy-going and pleasant.

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What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom?

• Tom is terminally ill.
• Tom is in trouble with the police.
• Tom is connected with criminals.
• Tom is having an affair.

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When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?

• "She acts just like her father!"
• "I hope she's a beautiful little fool."
• "I suppose she talks--and eats, and everything."
• "I wish I had never had her."

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Who is the narrator of the story?

• Gatsby
• Daisy
• Nick
• Tom

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From what point of view is the novel The Great Gatsby narrated?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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What was the advice given to Nick by his father?

• He reminded Nick that not everyone's had all of the advantages that he's had and that he shouldn't be judgmental of others.
• He told Nick that it's okay to judge others because they don't understand the life he's had.
• Nick's dad didn't really give him any advice because they do not have a close relationship.
• He reminded Nick that he should be proud of all the advantages he's had and it's okay to brag about them to others.

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Which Amendment was directly linked to this story?

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