Exploring The Great Gatsby: Chapters 1-4

Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?

• Nick Carraway

• Tom Buchanan

• Daisy Buchanan

• Jay Gatsby

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What is the significance of the green light in Chapter 1?

• The green light represents Gatsby's wealth and social status.

• The green light is a traffic signal indicating safety.

• The green light symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams, particularly his desire for Daisy.

• The green light symbolizes the color of envy among the characters.

Describe the relationship between Tom Buchanan and Daisy. How is it portrayed in the early chapters?

• Tom and Daisy have a loving and supportive relationship.

• Daisy is the dominant partner in their relationship.

• Tom and Daisy are completely happy and content with each other.

• Tom and Daisy's relationship is tense and superficial, marked by Tom's dominance and Daisy's conflict.

What does Nick Carraway do for a living?

• bond salesman

• real estate agent

• teacher

• lawyer

How does Fitzgerald introduce Gatsby in the first four chapters?

• Gatsby is introduced as a humble farmer living in the countryside.

• Fitzgerald portrays Gatsby as a villain who seeks revenge on his enemies.

• Fitzgerald introduces Gatsby as a mysterious and wealthy figure through Nick's perspective, highlighting his extravagant lifestyle and longing for Daisy.

• Gatsby is depicted as a reclusive artist focused solely on his paintings.

What are the social classes represented in the first four chapters?

• Upper class, middle class, lower class

• Gentry class, professional class, labor class

• Elite class, working class, merchant class

• Noble class, artisan class, peasant class

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What event does Nick attend at Tom and Daisy's house in Chapter 1?

• A book club meeting

• A dinner party

• A cocktail party

• A wedding reception

How does Nick describe the Valley of Ashes?

• The Valley of Ashes is depicted as a desolate, gray wasteland representing moral decay and the consequences of wealth.

• The Valley of Ashes is portrayed as a beautiful landscape symbolizing hope and renewal.

• The Valley of Ashes is a vibrant, lush area filled with greenery and life.

• Nick describes the Valley of Ashes as a bustling center of commerce and prosperity.

What does Myrtle Wilson's character represent in the story?

• The idealization of true love and loyalty.

• The importance of wealth in personal happiness.

• The struggle for gender equality in society.

• The corruption of the American Dream and the pursuit of status.

What is the significance of the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?

• They are a marketing symbol for a local business.

• They symbolize the eyes of God watching over the moral decay of society.

• They indicate the presence of a hidden treasure.

• They represent the lost dreams of the characters.