Gatsby Chapter 2

Ch. 2: What is conveyed in the highly descriptive opening paragraphs of Chapter 2?

• The riches and splendor of New York City

• The Valley of Ashes.

• A River of Riches.

• Nick's Hometown.

What strange image is referred to frequently in the setting of Chapter 2?

• The image of a flapper girl.

• The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg.

• Gatsby dancing at the end of the dock.

• A peculiar waning sunset.

How did George Wilson differ from Tom Buchanan? Choose all that apply.

• George is working-class rather than upper class.

• George is well-built and muscular.

• George appears unassuming whereas Tom appears arrogant.

• George is direct and quick to anger.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How is Myrtle Wilson, Tom's mistress, different than Tom's wife Daisey Buchanan? Choose all that apply.

• Myrtle is slightly heavy but very sensuous.

• Myrtle married into old money.

• Myrtle represents a lower-class woman with a strong vitality.

• Myrtle is slim, elegant, and refined.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Myrtle eager to purchase as they walk to their secret apartment?

• A dog.

• A magazine.

• A purse.

• A car.

In what way is the party in the apartment different from the dinner party at the Buchanans' in Chapter 1? Choose all that apply.

• The dinner party was elegant, more sophisticated.

• The apartment party was a raucous, drunken affair.

• The dinner party was more enjoyable for all involved.

• The apartment party had more butlers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who appears as a mysterious subject of gossip at the party?

• Wolfshiem

• Jordan

• Daisy

• Gatsby

What event of chapter 2 develops Tom's character as even more of a villain?

• He dances the foxtrot terribly.

• He speaks arrogantly towards the guests.

• He breaks Myrtle's nose.

• He shows no interest in other's conversations.

Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?

• Nick

• Tom

• Gatsby

• George

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Who said, "I'm glad it's a girl. And I hope she'll be a fool."

• Myrtle

• Miss Baker

• Daisy

• Catherine

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3