The Great Gatsby chapter 1 – 3
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How does the narrator describe Gatsby? - ANSWER - Everything the narrator hates
but he somehow likes Gatsby above everything else. Feels Gatsby had a promise in
life. Hopeful. A romantic. He turns out OK but there is something that preys upon
him
From where did the narrator come from and why? - ANSWER - He came from the
mid-West. He came to New York to learn the bond business
Describe the narrator's house - ANSWER - It's a weather beaten cardboard bungalow
Describe the Buchanan's House - ANSWER - The house is seen as gold, the color of
money
How does Nick know Daisy and Tom? - ANSWER - He is Daisy's cousin and went to
school with Tom
What is our impression of Tom Buchanan in Chapter 1? - ANSWER - He is a jerk
What kind of person is Daisy? - ANSWER - Sad and lovely
What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom? - ANSWER - That he has a woman in New
York
When asked about her daughter, what does daisy say? - ANSWER - She hopes her
daughter grows up to be a lovely fool
, How is Gatsby introduced into the novel? - ANSWER - He is standing there
daydreaming and looking out at a green light
What is the "valley of ashes"? - ANSWER - It is dirty and run down. The ashes could
symbolize previous hopes.
What are the "eyes of DR. T.J. Eckleburg"? - ANSWER - It is an ad for the Doctor and
it symbolizes someone watching (God)
Who did Tom take Nick to meet? - ANSWER - His mistrees
Identify Myrtle Wilson - ANSWER - Myrtle is heavy-set and in her middle thirties. She
is not beautiful but has an air of excitement and life.
Identify George Wilson - ANSWER - George is a mechanic but also buys and sells
cars and is unaware of the affair.
Identify Myrtle and George's relationship - ANSWER - They are married but Myrtle
does not love George.
What did Mrs. Wilson buy while she was out with Tom and Nick? - ANSWER - a puppy
Where did Tom, Nick, and Myrtle go? - ANSWER - The apartment Tom and Myrtle
have rented on 158th street
Describe Nick's relationship with Jordan. - ANSWER - They trust each other but there
is dishonesty. He sees her for who she really is but doesn't care. They started to
date.
What point of view is "The Great Gatsby" written in? - ANSWER - First person
participant
Whose point of view is "The Great Gatsby" written in? - ANSWER - Nick Carraway
Questions and Answers 100%
Correct
How does the narrator describe Gatsby? - ANSWER - Everything the narrator hates
but he somehow likes Gatsby above everything else. Feels Gatsby had a promise in
life. Hopeful. A romantic. He turns out OK but there is something that preys upon
him
From where did the narrator come from and why? - ANSWER - He came from the
mid-West. He came to New York to learn the bond business
Describe the narrator's house - ANSWER - It's a weather beaten cardboard bungalow
Describe the Buchanan's House - ANSWER - The house is seen as gold, the color of
money
How does Nick know Daisy and Tom? - ANSWER - He is Daisy's cousin and went to
school with Tom
What is our impression of Tom Buchanan in Chapter 1? - ANSWER - He is a jerk
What kind of person is Daisy? - ANSWER - Sad and lovely
What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom? - ANSWER - That he has a woman in New
York
When asked about her daughter, what does daisy say? - ANSWER - She hopes her
daughter grows up to be a lovely fool
, How is Gatsby introduced into the novel? - ANSWER - He is standing there
daydreaming and looking out at a green light
What is the "valley of ashes"? - ANSWER - It is dirty and run down. The ashes could
symbolize previous hopes.
What are the "eyes of DR. T.J. Eckleburg"? - ANSWER - It is an ad for the Doctor and
it symbolizes someone watching (God)
Who did Tom take Nick to meet? - ANSWER - His mistrees
Identify Myrtle Wilson - ANSWER - Myrtle is heavy-set and in her middle thirties. She
is not beautiful but has an air of excitement and life.
Identify George Wilson - ANSWER - George is a mechanic but also buys and sells
cars and is unaware of the affair.
Identify Myrtle and George's relationship - ANSWER - They are married but Myrtle
does not love George.
What did Mrs. Wilson buy while she was out with Tom and Nick? - ANSWER - a puppy
Where did Tom, Nick, and Myrtle go? - ANSWER - The apartment Tom and Myrtle
have rented on 158th street
Describe Nick's relationship with Jordan. - ANSWER - They trust each other but there
is dishonesty. He sees her for who she really is but doesn't care. They started to
date.
What point of view is "The Great Gatsby" written in? - ANSWER - First person
participant
Whose point of view is "The Great Gatsby" written in? - ANSWER - Nick Carraway
