WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby Chapter 1
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 13mins
Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?
Jay Gatsby
Daisy Buchanan
Nick Carraway
Tom Buchanan
The story is set during the (a) s, a time known for wealth and excess in America.
Nick Carraway is related to Daisy Buchanan.
True
False
Nick moves to New York to pursue a career in (a) .
Tom and Daisy Buchanan have a (a) , though she is only briefly mentioned in Chapter 1.
Where does Nick live?
East Egg
West Egg
Manhattan
Chicago
Match the character to the correct description.
Nick Carraway
The narrator of the story
Jay Gatsby
The wealthy protagonist
Tom Buchanan
The aggressive husband
Daisy Buchanan
The love interest of Gatsby
Tom Buchanan is portrayed as a kind and loyal husband.
True
False
Daisy speaks in a voice that is described as "full of (a) ."
The following events from Chapter 1 are out of order. Rearrange them in the correct sequence by numbering them from 1 to 5.
Nick Carraway describes his background and shares advice from his father.
Nick explains why he came to New York to work in the bond business.
Nick visits the Buchanans’ house and meets Jordan Baker.
Tom Buchanan discusses a racist book he’s been reading.
Gatsby is seen for the first time, standing alone and gazing at the green light.
What does Nick notice about Gatsby at the end of the chapter?
He is throwing a huge party.
He is standing alone, staring at a green light across the bay.
He is leaving for Europe.
He is talking to Daisy.
Below are several statements and descriptions related to The Great Gatsby Chapter 1. Categorize them into the correct groups:
Tom Buchanan is described as aggressive and domineering.
Nick Carraway believes he is honest and non-judgmental
Gatsby is portrayed as mysterious and hopeful.
West Egg is known for being home to people with "new money."
East Egg is home to the established aristocracy with "old money."
The city of New York symbolizes opportunity and ambition.
The green light represents Gatsby's hopes and dreams.
The theme of social class differences is introduced through East and West Egg.
The theme of the American Dream is hinted at when Gatsby reaches for the green light.
Draw the view across the bay between East Egg and West Egg at night.
Which setting in Chapter 1 would you like to visit the most?
🏡 The grand mansion of the Buchanans in East Egg
🏠 Nick’s cozy cottage in West Egg
🌆 The vibrant streets of New York City
🌊 The bay separating East Egg and West Egg
What do you think the green light symbolizes the most?
🌟 Gatsby's love for Daisy
💭 The American Dream
🌊 Hope for the future
🕯️ Something unreachable
What moment in Chapter 1 do you think is the most important, and why?
