10 Surprising Facts About The Great Gatsby

The video explores ten lesser-known facts about 'The Great Gatsby'. It covers the iconic book cover's influence on the novel, the initial poor sales, and the first movie adaptation. It delves into the inspirations for characters like Daisy Buchanan and Jordan Baker, and highlights F. Scott Fitzgerald's personal life, including his connection to Francis Scott Key. The video also discusses the book's resurgence in popularity during WWII and Fitzgerald's meticulous documentation of his life.

What influenced F. Scott Fitzgerald to rewrite parts of The Great Gatsby?

• A conversation with a friend

• A movie he saw

• The original book cover

• A critic's review

How many copies did The Great Gatsby sell in its first year?

• 50,000 copies

• 21,000 copies

• 100,000 copies

• 5,000 copies

What was Zelda Fitzgerald's opinion on the first movie adaptation of The Great Gatsby?

• She loved it

• She found it average

• She was unimpressed

• She recommended it

Who was Daisy Buchanan based on in The Great Gatsby?

• Zelda Fitzgerald

• Ginevra King

• Jordan Baker

• A fictional character

What inspired the name of Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby?

• Two historical figures

• Two cities

• Two car companies

• Two famous authors

What unique method did Hunter S. Thompson use to understand Fitzgerald's writing style?

• He interviewed scholars

• He typed out pages from The Great Gatsby

• He read biographies

• He wrote a critique

What was Fitzgerald known for among his friends?

• Poor spelling

• Excellent spelling

• Quick reading

• Great oratory skills

How many copies of The Great Gatsby were sent to soldiers during World War II?

• 1,000,000 copies

• 500,000 copies

• 123,000 copies

• 50,000 copies

What did Fitzgerald document in his leather-bound binder?

• His financial records

• Detailed accounts of his life and career

• His travels only

• His novels only

What was Fitzgerald's first spoken word according to his documentation?

• Mama

• Dada

• Yes

• Book