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What advice does Nick’s father give him? Why does Fitzgerald have Nick share his father’s advice with the reader? What is the setting of the story? How is West Egg different from East Egg? What is the relationship between Nick and Daisy and Tom Buchanan? Who is the other person in the Buchanan home? What unflattering feature of Jordan Baker’s personality is revealed? Chapter II In the first paragraph of chapter two, what device does Fitzgerald use to create a musical effect? Cite at least three examples. On a literal level, what is the valley of ashes? What might it represent on a symbolic level? Contrast Daisy with Myrtle, Tom’s mistress. How does Fitzgerald emphasize the smallness of the apartment? What rumor does Nick hear about Gatsby? What seems to be the feeling towards divorce in the 1920’s? Chapter III What is the setting for Chapter III? There are at least two examples of polysyndenton in chapter three. Identify one of them and explain why it contributes to the impact of the chapter. (If you don’t know what this is, please look it up.) What metaphor does Fitzgerald use to convey the theme of hollowness in the upper class? What do Gatsby and Nick have in common? Although there are many rumors regarding Gatsby, there is a clue given to the reader about what the nature of Gatsby’s work may be. What is the clue? What might it indicate about his work? What does the author do to convey the idea that the gentleman driving the car is drunk? The first three chapters span what time period? Who is Jordan Baker? What purpose does Jordan fulfill? Chapter IV What symbol does Fitzgerald use as the outward manifestation of Gatsby’s wealth? What theme does this reinforce? Gatsby fills Nick in on the details of his life for what reason? Where do Gatsby and Nick go for lunch? Whom do they meet there? What do the characters of Buchanan and Wolfsheim represent? What matter does Jordan speak to Nick about? How does she know this information? Why is Daisy so upset on her wedding day? Chapter V When Nick comes home to West Egg that night, what does he find unusual? How does that description contribute to the mood? How does Gatsby show that he is grateful to Nick for his agreeing to call Daisy? Cite an example of hyperbole in this chapter and explain the effects created. What makes Gatsby sound like Tom? What arouses Nick’s suspicions about Gatsby’s past? What suspicion does this apparent lie reinforce? Why does Daisy cry about the shirts? Who is the protagonist: Gatsby or Nick? Chapter VI Who is Jay Gatsby? Where is he from and how did he get to where he is now? Why does Gatsby not drink? What does Gatsby expect concerning Daisy? Are these expectations realistic? Chapter VII What foreshadows trouble at Gatsby mansion? Why did Gatsby replace his servants? What alerts Tom that his wife has other interests? What is Tom’s response? What causes Mr. Wilson’s sickness? Why do you suppose Tom decides to let Wilson finally have the car he has been promising him? What do Tom and Wilson have in common? How do they each respond? How does Myrtle die? Why was she running out of the garage and towards the car? Chapter VIII Why did Daisy give up on Gatsby years ago? How does Gatsby learn of the relationship between Daisy and Tom? In general, what is Nick’s attitude toward Gatsby? What does Jordan do the morning following the accident? Where do you think Wilson gets the information to track the car to Gatsby? Use evidence from the text. How is Gatsby’s body discovered? Why does no one find Gatsby earlier? What do you suspect happened to Wilson? Chapter IX When it is time for the funeral, what becomes of Gatsby’s friends? Where is Gatsby buried? What is Nick’s fantastic dream? How does Nick view the East? What becomes of Nick and Jordan’s relationship? When does Nick head west? Describe Nick and Tom’s final meeting. From what viewpoint is The Great Gatsby told? What events represent the rising action, climax, and falling action? ++Rating to whoever can answer most! +++Rating is all answered. Please Login to Answer the Question LOGIN

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