Chapter 3 Flashcards
What does Nick receive an invitation to in Chapter 3?
One of Gatsby’s extravagant parties
True or False: Gatsby’s parties are attended by many wealthy and famous people.
True
What is the atmosphere like at Gatsby’s party?
Lavish and chaotic
Fill in the blank: Gatsby’s real name is ______.
James Gatz
What color is associated with Gatsby’s car?
Yellow
Who does Nick meet at the party who claims to know Gatsby?
Jordan Baker
What does Nick think of Gatsby when he first sees him?
He finds him mysterious and charismatic.
True or False: Nick is impressed by the wealth and excess at the party.
False
What does Gatsby’s party reveal about the 1920s American society?
It showcases the era’s decadence and moral decay.
Who does Nick describe as ‘the most beautiful woman in the room’?
Jordan Baker
What does Nick learn about Gatsby’s past during the party?
Gatsby came from humble beginnings.
Fill in the blank: Gatsby’s parties are known for their ______.
Opulence
What does Nick do when he first arrives at the party?
He feels out of place and observes the guests.
Who does Nick encounter that is drunk and looking for Gatsby?
A man named Owl Eyes
What does Owl Eyes discover about Gatsby’s library?
The books are real and unread.
How does Gatsby react when he finally meets Nick?
He seems shy and reserved.
What does Nick describe as a ‘roaring’ sound?
The laughter and music at Gatsby’s party.
True or False: Gatsby is directly involved in the chaos of his parties.
False
What does Nick think about the people who attend Gatsby’s parties?
They are superficial and not genuinely interested in Gatsby.
Fill in the blank: Gatsby’s parties symbolize the ______ of the Jazz Age.
Excess
What does Nick notice about the guests’ behavior at the party?
They are often careless and reckless.
What is the primary theme explored in Chapter 3?
The illusion of the American Dream.
Who does Nick describe as ‘a lady with an air of mystery’?
Jordan Baker
What does Nick ultimately think of Gatsby by the end of Chapter 3?
He admires Gatsby’s hope despite his flaws.
What is the significance of the party’s ending?
It highlights the emptiness of the guests’ lives.
What is Gatsby’s attitude towards his guests?
He is distant and does not engage with them personally.
What does Nick discover about Gatsby’s wealth?
It is acquired through questionable means.
Fill in the blank: Gatsby’s mansion is located in ______.
West Egg
True or False: Gatsby is a veteran of World War I.
True
What does Gatsby’s background reveal about his character?
He is self-made and ambitious.
What does Nick think of the way Gatsby’s party is organized?
He finds it disorganized and chaotic.
Who is the first guest Nick speaks to at the party?
A woman he doesn’t know.
What does Gatsby’s wealth ultimately represent?
The corruption of the American Dream.
What does Nick compare Gatsby’s parties to?
A carnival.
Fill in the blank: Gatsby’s parties are often described as ______.
Extravagant
How does Nick feel about the guests’ treatment of Gatsby?
He feels it is disrespectful and ungrateful.
What is the main reason Nick attends Gatsby’s party?
He wants to see Gatsby.
What does the car accident during the party symbolize?
The recklessness of the guests.
What does Nick’s invitation to the party signify?
His connection to Gatsby.
True or False: Nick has a good time at Gatsby’s party.
False
What does Jordan Baker represent in the story?
The modern woman of the 1920s.
Fill in the blank: Gatsby’s parties are a reflection of ______.
The Jazz Age
What does Nick find ironic about Gatsby’s wealth?
He is lonely despite his riches.
How does Gatsby’s past influence his character?
It drives his desire for success and acceptance.
What does Nick think about the American Dream after attending the party?
He sees it as flawed and unattainable.
What literary device is prominent in the description of Gatsby’s parties?
Imagery
What does the contrast between West Egg and East Egg signify?
The divide between old money and new money.
Who does Nick say is ‘the most interesting character’ he meets?
Gatsby
What does the party’s chaos foreshadow?
The eventual downfall of Gatsby.
What does Nick’s perspective as an outsider provide to the narrative?
An objective view of Gatsby and his world.
