Great gatsby Ch 1-9 Test Flashcards
Explain what West Egg and East Egg are.
West Egg-you are from the wealthy family
East Egg-You are new to wealth
Who lives next to the narrator?describe his house.
Gatsby lives next door
His house is outrageous and gaudy
Who are the Buchanan’s and where do they live?
Daisy And Tom
They live in the East Egg District of the Long Island
Toms physical description is important later in the novel. How does the narrator describe him?
A cruel body, very gruff and aggressive
Describe Daisy
Beatiful young woman who lives in Louisville, Kentucky
How do we get the district impression that Tom is a racist? What is his explanation for “civilization going to pieces”?
He says its up to the white people as the dominant race to watch out for other races
According to Jordan Baker, who phones Tom during dinner?
Gatsby’s mistress Myrtle
Describe the valley of ashes. What does it symbolize?
The plight of the poor
Does Tom try to keep his affair with Myrtle a secret?
Yes. From his and her spouse
What happens at Tom’s city apartment during the party?
The middle class folks would like to make it appear that they are upper
What shows Myrtle’s lack of sophistication?
She relates privates information about her marriage, becomes drunk and chants Daisy’s name.
Compare Gatsby’s parties to Tom’s.
Gatsby’s parties are large and flamboyant
Toms parties are in his New York apartment having little affairs with different girls
What are some of the rumors about Gatsby floating around at the party?
He is a German spy, Oxford graduate, and once killed a man
What surprises Owl Eyes and what does this say about the wealthy people from 1920’s?
Books are real
This says about wealthy people’s skepticism
What term of endearment or of familiarity does Gatsby use when he addresses Nick?
A chummy term calling him an “old sport”
What does Nick discover about Jordan later that summer?
He is attracted to Jordan but Jordan’s is extremely cynical
Nick keeps a list of party guests on a train schedule dated July 5, 1922 . Why did Fitzgerald include this section?
Because it supports Gatsby’s efforts to support his delusion being the most popular person
What is extremely unusual about Mr. Wolfhseim?
Wolfsheim’s cufflinks are made from human molars
Note Wolfsheim’s comment about Gatsby, “He would never so much as look at a friend’s wife”(p.73 for some) Why is this comment ironic?
He commented on Gatsby’s honor and loyalty, never realizing that Gatsby’s true intention is to set up an assignation with a married woman. It is ironic because he doesn’t know Gatsby as well as he thinks he does.
What crime does Gatsby say Wolfsheim committed?
Gambling
What startling news does Nick discover about Daisy and Gatsby?
Daisy accepted Tom’s proposal WHILE Gatsby was still away at war.
What did Daisy do the day before her wedding with Tom?
She received a latter form someone and got drunk
What favor is asked of Nick on Gatsby’s behalf?
He would like Nick to invite his cousin, Daisy over for tea.
Describe Daisy and Gatsby’s meeting?
Was at its purest and most revealing
How does Nick catch Gatsby in a lie?
Gatsby lets the money slip and he “earned” it
Why is the song “Ain’t We Got Fun” both appropriate and ironic?
Because Daisy needs to consider feelings as opposed to her appearance/opinions of others
This chapter is often seen as the beginning of Gatsby’s downfall. Offer suggestions as how this might be true.
Gatsby was abandoned by Daisy because of his poverty. The insecurity will keep building until they tear his illusions and fantasies apart.
