Chapter 1 Flashcards
Who is the narrator of ‘The Great Gatsby’?
Nick Carraway
What is the setting of Chapter 1?
West Egg and East Egg, Long Island, New York in the summer of 1922
True or False: Nick Carraway comes from a wealthy family.
True
What does Nick do for a living?
He works in the bond business.
What is the name of Nick’s cousin?
Daisy Buchanan
Who is Daisy married to?
Tom Buchanan
Fill in the blank: Tom Buchanan is described as a ________ man.
wealthy
What does Tom represent in the novel?
Old money and privilege
True or False: Daisy is unhappy in her marriage.
True
What is the significance of the green light in Chapter 1?
It symbolizes Gatsby’s hope and dreams for the future.
How does Nick describe the valley of ashes?
As a desolate area between West Egg and New York City.
What does the valley of ashes represent?
The moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.
Who does Nick see at the end of Chapter 1?
Jay Gatsby
What gesture does Gatsby make towards the green light?
He reaches out towards it.
What type of party does Tom take Nick to in Chapter 1?
A party at the apartment in New York City.
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
Tom’s mistress.
What does Daisy hope for her daughter?
That she will be a fool, so she can be happy.
Fill in the blank: Nick lives in a small house in ________.
West Egg
What is Nick’s opinion of Gatsby at the end of Chapter 1?
He finds Gatsby intriguing and mysterious.
What does Tom’s behavior reveal about his character?
He is aggressive and has a sense of entitlement.
True or False: Nick is impressed by the wealth of the Buchanans.
False
Who is Jordan Baker?
A professional golfer and friend of Daisy.
What does Nick learn about Jordan Baker’s character?
She is dishonest.
What does Nick’s father tell him about judging others?
To reserve judgment about others.
What does the color white symbolize in Chapter 1?
Purity and innocence, often associated with Daisy.
What does Tom’s affair with Myrtle signify?
The moral decay of the upper class.
Fill in the blank: Nick describes the Buchanans’ mansion as ________.
grand
What does the weather symbolize during Tom and Daisy’s dinner?
The tension and unease in their relationship.
What is the significance of the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?
They symbolize the eyes of God watching over the corruption of society.
What does Gatsby’s smile symbolize?
Hope and promise.
What does Nick mean when he refers to the ‘American Dream’?
The idea that anyone can achieve success through hard work.
True or False: Nick is drawn to the lifestyle of the wealthy.
False
What is the tone of Nick’s narrative in Chapter 1?
Reflective and critical.
Who does Nick see in the distance at the end of Chapter 1?
Gatsby standing on the shore.
What does Daisy’s voice symbolize?
Wealth and allure.
What does Nick’s initial impression of Tom reveal about him?
Tom is domineering and arrogant.
Fill in the blank: Nick describes himself as ________ in contrast to others.
non-judgmental
What is the central theme introduced in Chapter 1?
The American Dream and its disillusionment.
What is Nick’s relationship with Daisy?
They are cousins.
What is the first impression of Gatsby in Chapter 1?
He is mysterious and distant.
What does the Buchanans’ home represent?
The old money aristocracy.
What is the purpose of Nick’s visit to East Egg?
To reconnect with Daisy and Tom.
True or False: The chapter ends with a sense of hope.
False
