Exploring the Setting of the Great Gatsby

The video provides an overview of 'The Great Gatsby,' focusing on its setting in New York, the contrasting lifestyles of West Egg and East Egg, and the main characters, including Nick Carraway, Jay Gatsby, and the Buchanans. It highlights key plot points such as Tom Buchanan's affair, the symbolism of the Valley of Ashes, and climactic events at the Plaza Hotel. The video concludes with Nick's relationship with Jordan and sets the stage for further exploration of the novel's themes.

Where does 'The Great Gatsby' primarily take place?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Boston

Who is the narrator of 'The Great Gatsby'?

• Tom Buchanan

• Jay Gatsby

• Nick Carraway

• Daisy Buchanan

Where does Nick Carraway rent a cottage for the summer?

• The Valley of Ashes

• West Egg

• Manhattan

• East Egg

What is West Egg known for?

• Poor working class

• Middle-class families

• Newly rich people

• Old money

Who lives near Nick Carraway in West Egg?

• Jay Gatsby

• Tom Buchanan

• Daisy Buchanan

• Jordan Baker

What characterizes the residents of East Egg?

• Working-class struggles

• New money

• Old money

• Middle-class values

Who is Daisy Buchanan's husband?

• Jay Gatsby

• Nick Carraway

• George Wilson

• Tom Buchanan

With whom is Tom Buchanan having an affair?

• Catherine

• Jordan Baker

• Myrtle Wilson

• Daisy Buchanan

What is the Valley of Ashes described as?

• A lush garden

• A bustling city

• A wasteland

• A suburban neighborhood

What does the billboard in the Valley of Ashes advertise?

• A grocery store

• A real estate agency

• An eye doctor

• A car dealership