Gatsby Passages

Which characters do we meet in the Valley of Ashes?

• George Wilson

• The McKees

• Myrtle Wilson

• Wolfsheim

Who is the character known as "Owl Eyes?"

• Myrtle's brother

• The billboard that overlooks the Valley of Ashes

• The man that Nick meets in the speakeasy

• A man at Gatsby's party that comments upon the state of the library

Why is Owl Eye's significant?

• He comments upon the reality and nature of Gatsby's life by suggesting that his books might never have been read.

• He knows more about Daisy and Gatsby than anyone else

• He is the main character in the novel

• He is not significant

Which of these quotes shows how Nick feels about the truth of Gatsby's backstory?

• "It was a photograph of a dozen young men in blazers loafin in an archway through which were visible a host of spires" (67).

• "He saw me looking with admiration at his car" (64).

• "With an effort I managed to restrain my incredulous laughter. The very phrases were worn so threadbare that they evoked no image except that of a turbaned 'character' leaking sawdust at every pore as he pursued a tiger through the Bois de Boulogne" (66).

• "I hadn't the faintest idea what 'this matter' was, but I was more annoyed than interested" (67).

How do Daisy and Gatsby know each other?

• They used to date when Gatsby was in the army

• They met through Nick

• Daisy has no idea who Gatsby is until she meets him at Nick's house for tea

• They went to college together

What does Gatsby throw all over Daisy when they are touring his mansion?

• confetti

• noodles

• A lot of shirts

• nothing

Gatsby's party is most closely compared to a:

• carnival

• afternoon tea

• small gathering

• formal dinner

Provide TWO examples from Ch. 1-3 of Gatsby that illustrate the characters behaving recklessly or carelessly.

Based on the book and all the texts that we have read thus far, is the American Dream attainable for everyone?

• Yes

• No

How is Gatsby introduced into the novel?

• He is mentioned in a conversation between Nick and Jordan. Later Nick sees himon the lawn in the moonlight.

• Nick meets him at a party.

• Everyone talks about him at the party, but no one sees him. Later Nick sees himwith Daisy.

• Jordan tells Daisy about Tom's affair, and Daisy meets Gatsby to begin an affairof her own to get even with Tom.