Great Gatsby Final Test 2024 Latest Update!!

What are the Four Modes of Reading? What is the difference between the four? - ANSWER Aesthetic: We read because the writing is beautiful or enjoyable. It engages our senses in some way. What matters is appreciating that a book is well-written. This device is similar to imagery. Political: We read because we are looking to enhance our view of the world. We read because all writing makes an argument of some kind, and we need to be critical of our world. Moral: We read to make moral judgments on the book's plot and characters. We are concerned with whether characters are right or wrong, and how their actions affect others. Didactic: We read to "get something out of" the book. It must teach us in some way to be worthwhile. We should read to find plot, symbols, characters, etc. Why does Gatsby give such extravagant parties? - ANSWER In order to get Daisy's attention What do the "eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg" symbolize? - ANSWER God & death of the American dream What were some of the main events occurring in society at the time of Gatsby? List a few. - ANSWER World War I, Prohibition, Harlem Renaissance (music, art), Women's suffrage, Mafia, fashion, aviation, red scare, racism/KKK, Coney Island, Radio What is the difference between East Egg, West Egg, and the Valley of Ashes? In this story, who lives in each part? - ANSWER East Egg: Old Rich; Tom, Daisy, Jordan West Egg: New Rich; Gatsby, Nick Valley of Ashes: the moral and social decay of America; Myrtle How does Nick describe Daisy and Tom at the end of the novel? - ANSWER Careless; they destroyed things but only care about their money and appearance Who kills Gatsby and why? - ANSWER George Wilson; He believes that Gatsby was the one in the affair with Myrtle and he killed her What is ironic about the weather during the heated fight that occurs between Gatsby and Buchanan? What does Nick realize amidst this argument? - ANSWER It was hot outside. Nick realizes it's his birthday. According to Nick, what makes Gatsby "great" in his eyes? - ANSWER He represents the American Dream, and never gave up on his From what source does Gatsby first tell Nick he has acquired his wealth? - ANSWER He received his money from his wealthy parents To complete Gatsby's dream, what are the words he needed to hear from Daisy's mouth? - ANSWER "I never loved Tom" Who meets with Nick for tea to discuss a certain "matter" for Gatsby? - ANSWER Jordan Baker What does Nick seem to notice about Tom and Daisy the night after Myrtle's accident, as he peers into their window? - ANSWER They are careless? Who are the only people to attend Gatsby's funeral? - ANSWER Nick, Henry Gatz, Owl Eyes, the minister, four or five servants, and the West Egg Postman What are some major themes of Gatsby? - ANSWER The decline of the American Dream in the 1920s The hollowness of the upper class "Can't repeat the past? Why of course you can." - ANSWER Jay Gatsby; It's Gatsby's reason for living, show's his obsession "I'll let you have that car; I'll send it over tomorrow afternoon." - ANSWER Tom Buchanan "Jimmy was bound to get ahead. He always had some resolves like this or something.