Gatsby's Dreams and Symbolism

The transcript narrates the story of Gatsby, who grew up poor and reinvented himself as Jay Gatsby after rescuing Dan Cody. Despite his ambitions and gentlemanly skills, he faced setbacks, including losing his inheritance. Gatsby's extraordinary hope and love for Daisy are highlighted, along with the symbolism of the green light representing his elusive dream.

What does the narrator initially feel about his life?

• Fulfilled

• Empty

• Confused

• Joyful

Where did Gatsby grow up?

• Texas

• California

• North Dakota

• New York

What was Gatsby's real name?

• Tom Buchanan

• Jay Gatsby

• James Gatz

• Dan Cody

Why did Gatsby change his name?

• To join the army

• To hide from the law

• To start a new life

• To impress Daisy

Who did Gatsby save that changed his life?

• Nick Carraway

• Dan Cody

• Tom Buchanan

• Meyer Wolfsheim

What did Gatsby learn from Dan Cody?

• How to be a gentleman

• How to cook

• How to fight

• How to sail

What did Gatsby hope to inherit from Dan Cody?

• A business

• A fortune

• A mansion

• A yacht

What happened to Gatsby's inheritance from Cody?

• He gave it away

• He was cheated out of it

• It was stolen

• He received it

What was Gatsby's extraordinary gift?

• Strength

• Intelligence

• Hope

• Wealth

What was Gatsby's status by mid-summer?

• Unknown

• Front page news

• In hiding

• In jail