The Great Gatsby Movie

How does the movie depict the social class differences between characters?

• Through their homes and lifestyles

• Through their accents

• Through their clothing

• Through their jobs

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the character of Daisy Buchanan symbolize?

• The unattainable ideal

• The hardworking American

• The loyal friend

• The modern woman

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does Nick's house symbolize in contrast to Gatsby's mansion?

• Modesty and simplicity

• Wealth and extravagance

• Power and influence

• Mystery and intrigue

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What is the relationship between Tom and Daisy Buchanan?

• They are siblings.

• They are married.

• They are business partners.

• They are neighbors.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?

• She had to do something to get away from her abusive parents.

• She did it to spite George’s former girlfriend

• She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently. 

• She didn’t think she would ever find a husband, and she was grateful to him for asking her

What are the “eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg”?

• Seeing eye dogs that the doctor trains fro the Association of the Blind

• A group of security guards who monitor the doctor’s home and offices

• A new kind of contact lens that the doctor has just developed

• An illustration on a billboard overlooking the valley of ashes

Who lives in the "valley of ashes"?

• Tom Buchanan

• Nick Carroway

• George and Myrtle Wilson

• The McKees

What does the Valley of Ashes represent?

• The contrast between poor people and rich people (like Tom & Daisy, Gatsby, and Nick).

• The fall of American civilization as industrialism occurs.

• The distinct difference between rural and city living.

• The eventual corruption of New York City by wealthy people (like Tom & Daisy, Gatsby, and Nick).

Where does Tom take Myrtle and Nick?

• To a hotel room he regularly rents for his affair.

• To an apartment he keeps for his affair.

• To a friend's house who he visits often to cover his affair.

• To a movie theater to enjoy a silent picture film.

Who owns the repair shop in the Valley of Ashes?

• Tom; he pays George Wilson to run it.

• Gatsby; it is a cover for his bootleg operations.

• George Wilson

• There is no repair shop.