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Great Gatsby Chapters 1 and 2 Events and Happenings Chapter 1 1. Characters Met/Mentioned – Mention relation, marriage, neighbor, etc Nick Carraway: Daisy Buchanan: Tom Buchanan: Jordan Baker: Gatsby: 2. Setting: Where does the story take place? What is the difference between East and West? 3. Name the two scandals mentioned Tom: Nick: 4. What does Daisy want to do with Jordan and Nick? Chapter 2 5. Characters Met/Mentioned – Mention relation, marriage, neighbor, etc George Wilson: Myrtle Wilson: Catherine: Mr. McKee: Gatsby: 6. Setting: Where does the story take place? What is the difference between this place and Long Island? 7. Why would Tom feel the need to drag Nick with him to be with Myrtle? 8. Why would Myrtle’s behavior at the party be considered ridiculous by the people of Long Island? 9. Why do you think Tom hit Myrtle for saying Daisy’s name? Chapter 3 1. What types of entertainment and refreshment are offered at Gatsby’s parties? 2. Why do

you think Nick makes such a big deal about being invited to the party? 3. Describe the man in the library Why is he so excited that the books are real? What is this saying about high class people and the things in their houses? 4. Why would the author dedicate a portion of the chapter to Nick’s mundane, everyday life and observations of people? 5. What is Jordan’s biggest flaw and should it be blown off as Nick has done? Chapter 4 1. Why would Nick decide to give a brief descriptions of all the guests who had ever attended a Gatsby party? 2. Do you believe Gatsby’s story of his life so far? Why or why not? 3. According to the text, Wolfsheim had the 1919 World Series was rigged so a certain team would win. He is Gatsby’s employer What do you think Gatsby might be doing to make the kind of money that he does? 4. Pearls are made when grains of sand find their way into an oyster The oyster coats it in layers and layers of a shiny, smooth substance so that it stops

hurting and irritating the oyster. Pearls are very expensive because perfect ones are so hard to find. Explain the significance of Tom’s gift to Daisy of this necklace and her subsequent wearing of it after the incident in the bathroom. 5. Why does Jordan advocate Daisy reuniting with Gatsby? Your opinion? Chapter 5 1. Why does Gatsby offer Nick and why do you think Nick refused? 2. What are the reasons Gatsby might have had to wear the color combination that he does? 3. What is the significance of Gatsby standing near the defunct/non-working clock on the mantle? 4. What is the significance of the rain throughout the chapter and its lifting at the end of Gatsby and Daisy’s meeting? 5. What slip does Gatsby make while talking to Nick? What does that suggest about Gatsby and his money? 6. What do you think Daisy is actually crying about when holding Gatsby’s shirts? 7. Do you believe Gatsby needs to separate Daisy the person from the Daisy he’s dreamed of? Explain.

Chapter 6 Breakdown the real story of Jay Gatsby True Name: Place of Origin: Family Background: Jobs Held Before Dan Cody: College and Reason for Leaving: Dan Cody’s Place in Gatsby’s Life/What did Gatsby do for Cody? Why didn’t Gatsby get his inheritance? What is the significance behind Tom and Mr. Sloane not wanting Gatsby, a person of obvious wealth, to attend Sloane’s dinner party? Alpha Males are usually spoken of in terms of the animal kingdom, but it has a place in modern society. This is where there is a dominant male in a group who is a leader, usually the more talented, charismatic, stronger, or somehow superior to the rest of his peers. How is it problematic for both Tom and Gatsby to be near each other, including the obvious? Why would Gatsby’s party be deplorable and disgusting to Daisy? Chapter 7 1. What big changes happened over at Gatsby’s house since the party and why? 2. Once Gatsby and Nick arrive for lunch, how does Daisy place Tom in the role

of the subordinate? 3. How did Daisy accidently reveal her affair with Gatsby over lunch? 4. Why do you think Tom wanted to drive Gatsby’s car? How does Daisy confirm it? 5. What is the bond both Wilson and Tom share and why is it such an ironic one? 6. What conversation happens at the hotel that effectively excludes Gatsby? How does this place Tom back in Alpha Male position? 7. What is the simple bond between Gatsby and this Biloxi fellow being discussed? 8. Libertine - One who acts without moral restraint Prig - A person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety, especially in an irritatingly arrogant or smug manner. Which of the men – Tom or Gatsby – embodies both at the same time? Are we all subject to straddling the line? Explain. 9. Is it possible for Daisy to have loved Tom and Gatsby at the same time or is Daisy incapable of it? 10. Why is it appropriate that Daisy and Tom patch their marriage up in the end?