WorksheetsExploring The Great Gatsby: Chapters 1-6
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
Why does Gatsby stare at the green light across the bay?
He is trying to signal Daisy
He is dreaming of a future with Daisy
He is lost and looking for directions
He is admiring the scenery
Analyze how Gatsby’s parties reflect his character and motivations.
They show his love for music
They reveal his desire to impress Daisy and gain acceptance
They demonstrate his dislike for social gatherings
They highlight his interest in sports
What do Daisy and Gatsby do at Gatsby’s party?
Drink together
Dance together
Sneak away to swim in the bay
Hang out with Nick so they aren’t alone together
Why does Gatsby throw lavish parties?
he loves to visit with friends
he wants to show off and impress people
he is looking for a wife
Why does Tom hit Myrtle?
She keeps saying Daisy’s name.
She forgot to take the dog out.
She called him George
What is the Valley of Ashes and where is it located?
It is a fancy town that is located between the West and East Egg.
It is an industrial town that is located between the West and East Egg.
It is a valley that is on the outskirts of New York City.
Why does Daisy cry into a pile of Gatsby's shirts?
She realizes that she could never have gotten the man she really wanted
She realizes that she could have had it all: money/security and the man she truly loved
She knew she would have to break Gatsby's heart
She knew she would have to break Tom's heart
