THE GREAT GATSBY TEST
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what is the valley of ashes?
desilant industrial wasteland, between east and west egg. represents morally corrupt improvised area filled with ashes and debris.
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize?
societal decay and the gap between the working class and wealthy
what is the difference between daisy from day to night?
She becomes more outspoken at night
when was it published?
1925
who narrates The Great Gatsby?
Nick Carraway
What does the green light symbolize?
it symbolizes hope
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?
a shady businessman. who is a gambler, he also fixed the world's series back in 1919
Who is Ewing Klipspringer?
A boarder who lives in Gatsby's house, he leaves his shoes at Gatsby's house
where and with whom did Nick carraway attend school?
Nick attended yale with Tom
What is "West Egg"?
new money
What is "East Egg"?
old money
What is the road between West and East Egg known as?
the yellow brick road
why did tom and nick go to the valley of ashes?
to visit Mr. and Mrs. Wilson
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
the wife of Mr. Wilson and Tom's mistress
what injury does tom cause to daisy and myrtle?
he hurts daisy's arm, and he breaks myrtle's nose
what is the "artistic game"? who claims to be in it?
the artistic game refers to the use of symbolism, Mr. McKee claims to be in it
Who is Dr. Eckleburg?
An eye doctor whose billboard overlooks the Valley of Ashes
what are Wolfsheim's cufflinks made from?
Human teeth
why does nick think Gatsby would be disappointed with daisy?
he thinks too much of daisy
what war did Gatsby fight in?
World War 1
Who is Jay Gatsby?
a man who became famous because he throws parties every weekend at his mansion
Why does Gatsby throw extravagant parties? Why does he stop doing so?
he throws parties to find Daisy. He stops throwing these parties once he finds Daisy.
who inspired Gatsby to become rich and powerful?
Dan Cody
what is the "true story" about Gatsby's life and how it is revealed?
he grew up poor and lied about his past to impress Daisy. This is revealed when he tells Nick in the car
what is the relevance of the song that klipspringer plays on the panino?
it represents how the richer get richer and the poorer get children
what does Gatsby almost break in nick's home?
clock
who is James Gatz
Jay Gatsby
when did Gatsby change his name?
When he was 17
how does Gatsby dress when he first meets Daisy?
he wears an all-white suit (FANCY)
what does Tom think about Gatsby?
He thinks that Gatsby is a low life piece of trash
what does Tom discover in regard to Gatsby and daisy? what was he doing or what time of day was it?
Tome discovers what is going on between Daisy and Gatsby. It was daytime, watching Daisy say "your so cool" to Gatsby
What happens to Myrtle?
Myrtle got hit by a car.
what is the significance of Nick realizing that "today is his thirtieth birthday"?
it is significant because it shows that because of everything that is happening Nick doesn't realize it was his birthday.
what happens to Gatsby at the end of the novel?
He gets shot by Wilson
what is daisy's daughter a symbol of?
innocence
why does Gatsby allow Daisy to drive his car?
She wants to calm her nerves after a tense lunch
Why doesn't Gatsby leave West Egg after Nick tells him that the authorities know that his car killed Myrtle?
He doesn't want to leave because he doesn't want to leave daisy
what does Gatsby want to repeat?
He wants to repeat the past
what symbolizes God in this story? why?
Dr. Tj Eckleburg, because his eyes are always looking over and watching
Who "paid a high price for living too long with a single dream?" Who said this?
Gatsby
whose funeral does Meyer Wolfsheim attend?
He does not attend a funeral.
what was Gatsby's fervent belief?
that he could repeat the past
what does the line "so we beat on, boats against the current, borne ceaselessly into the past." symbolize? to whom does this line refer to?
This line symbolizes that you can't repeat the past. It refers to Gatsby
Where do the nouveau riche live?
west egg
whose apartment is in Morningside heights?
Tom and myrtle
where is Gatsby's mansion? what does it resemble?
West Egg, Gothic Style
what is the relationship of Nick to Daisy?
couisins
where does nick meet Gatsby?
At one of Gatsby's parties
where does Gatsby claim he is from?
San Francisco
who does Wilson believe myrtle is with?
Gatsby
what gift does Tom give myrtle?
dog
what accent does Gatsby have?
English, "OLD SPORT"
what is the significance of what "owl eyes" is surprised about when he is in Gatsby's library?
he is surprised that the books are real; it symbolizes Gatsby's wea;th
Who is a bootlegger; fought in WW1; has a fervent belief that one can escape his origins and rewrite his past; protagonist?
Jay Gatsby
who is the narrator; Daisy's cousin; not married; only one to recognize Gatsby's "greatness"?
Nick Carroway
Who is Nick's cousin, Tom's wife?
Daisy
Who is a former Yale football player who, like Daisy, comes from an immensely wealthy Midwestern family?
Tom
who plays professional golf who cheated in order to win her first tournament.; cynical?
Jordan Baker
Who is a housewife; shares a loveless marriage with George Wilson; desperate to improve her life; Tom's lover?
Myrtle Wilson
Who is a listless, impoverished man whose only passion is his love for his wife, Myrtle?
George Wilson
who is Gatsby's father; his son's help is the only thing that saves him from poverty?
Henery C. Gatz
who is a notorious underworld figure involved in organized crime; cuff links are made from; have fixed the 1919 world series human molars; a business associate of Gatsby
Meyer Wolfsheim
who inspired Gatsby to become rich and powerful?
Dan Cody
who is Wilison's Nighbor who is myrtle's sister
Michaelis
who are neighbors of catherine in New York city?
the McKees
who is a boarder who lives in Gatsby's house; takes advantage of Gatsby's wealth and generosity?
Klipspringer
Who is an eccentric, bespectacled man surprised by Gatsby's library?
owl eyes
Who is an eye doctor whose billboard overlooks the road to West Egg?
Dr. Tj Eckleburg
What is the old aristocracy; where those with old money live; inherited wealth/"old money"?
east egg
Who are the newly rich; where the self-made, rich people live?
west egg
what is a place of evident poverty?
Valley of Ashes
during which time is the novel set?
1920-1922
what promise did daisy break?
that she would wait for Gatsby
Which woman wears the darkest colors in the novel?
Jordan baker
what does Gatsby say daisy's voice sound like?
Money
where do Gatsby's shirts come from?
England
there are many rumors about Gatsby-what country is he said to be associated with?
Germany
what proof does Gatsby have about his fictional past?
his medal and graduation picture
How does Gatsby die? Where is he?
He is shot in the pool
What is Mr. Wilson's profession?
he is a mechanic
where does Nick decide to move to at the end of the novel?
he moves back to the west
what color is Gatsby's car?
yellow
who is the most cynical person in the novel?
Jordan
What article does Gatz show Nick?
an article about Gatsby getting shot
What does Tom accuse Gatsby of?
driving that car that killed myrtle
what happened right before myrtle dies?
she runs onto the road believing that Toms is driving
who discusses car accidents?
Wilson and Tom
why does Wilson want to move?
to keep his wife to himself, he found out she was having and affair
Who tells someone that he/she is engaged to someone else when the relationship breaks up?
Jordan
which theme is prevalent in the novel?
American Dream
what is The American Dream?
the belief that anyone can achieve success through hard work and dedication
what do Tom and Daisy do as the results of the events which happen to Gatsby?
They go Back to being careless together
what does Gatsby give Nick in exchange for meeting Nick arranges
Gatsby gave Nick a free lawn care service
Who is reunited in the novel and by whom?
Daisy and Gatsby; because of Nick
what is the most dangerous symbol of wealth?
Carelessness
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