Book Club (Meeting #1)

Chapter 1

-How does Nick describe himself at the beginning of the book?

• A. He describes himself as selfless; in which he puts himself last after everyone.

• B. He describes himself as a selfish person who only thinks of himself.

• C. Although he describes himself as tolerant and nonjudgmental, he also views himself as morally privileged, having a better sense of “decencies” than most other people.

2. Chapter One 

How does Nick describe Tom Buchanan? 

• A. In "The Great Gatsby" Chapter One, Nick describes Tom Buchanan as a "sturdy straw-haired man of thirty with a rather hard mouth," highlighting his physical presence as powerful and imposing, with a sense of aggression implied by the "hard mouth."

• B. In "The Great Gatsby" Chapter One, Nick describes Tom Buchanan as a "straight up gentleman of thirty with a rather hard mouth," highlighting his physical presence as weak and fragile, with a sense of aggression despite his small stature."."

• C. In "The Great Gatsby" Chapter One, Nick describes Tom Buchanan as an "outstanding man of forty (40) with a timid demeanor," demoralizing his physical presence, with a sense of aggression implied by the "hard mouth."

3. Chapter One 

Who is Jordan Baker and what does Nick find appealing about her? 

• A. Nicks finds her as a scandalous being who is also a con artist.

• B.

  Nick finds her appealing due to her mysterious and alluring aura

• C. Nick finds her as a responsible mother who takes care of her "flock."

4. Chapter One 

Nick thinks that, given the state of their marriage, Daisy should leave Tom, but it is clear to him that she has no intention of doing so. What indication is there that Tom and Daisy are closely linked despite their martial difficulties? 

• A.

  Tom and Daisy are both quite set in their ways, are so used to wealth and living a luxurious life.

• B.

  Tom and Daisy are both HBCU graduates that were destined to marry one another.

• C.

  Tom and Daisy are both members of the lower class in which they "went from rags to riches."

5. Chapter Two

How does Nick meet Tom's mistress? 

• A.

  Tom takes him to an after party for Usher's performance in Las Vegas.

• B.

  Tom takes him to a brunch in Harlem for his business launch party.

• C.

  Tom takes him to a mechanic's garage owned by Myrtle's husband, George Wilson, in the Valley of Ashes

6. Chapter Two

Describe George Wilson. What is his correlation with Jay Gatsby? 

• A.

  They both went to college together studying engineering.

• B.

  His correlation with Jay Gatsby lies in their shared pursuit of an unattainable love, both being ultimately destroyed by their desires

• C. His correlation with Jay Gatsby lies in their "single to never marry" mindset due to their distrust.

7. Chapter Two 

Compare the setting of the party in Chapter Two with the setting of the party in Chapter One. 

• A.

  A. In chapter two the party was more reserved and mostly lower class people attended.

• B.

  The first chapter was more uncontrollable than the second chapter; featuring the parties.

• C. The first chapter was more reserved and was mostly wealthy people. The second chapter was loud with more people and commotion going on.