Great Gatsby Chapters 1 and 2

Front

Why does Myrtle regret marrying her husband, Wilson?

Back

Because he is poor.

Front

The Buchanans' house is ____

Back

a formal colonial Georgian mansion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

Nick and Daisy are ____

Back

cousins.

Front

In chapter 1, Daisy appears to be ____

Back

beautiful yet cynical and distrustful.

Front

What does Myrtle buy when she's out with Tom and Nick?

Back

a dog.

Front

What is the significance of the green light in The Great Gatsby?

Back

It symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

Describe the character of Tom Buchanan.

Back

Tom is wealthy, aggressive, and has a sense of entitlement.

Front

What does the valley of ashes represent?

Back

It represents the moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.

Front

How does Nick Carraway describe himself?

Back

He describes himself as someone who reserves judgment about others.

Front

What is Gatsby's real name?

Back

James Gatz.