How does Nick describe himself at the beginning of the novel? Nick begins the story by telling us that he does not pass judgment on people. How does Nick describe Tom Buchanan? Nick describes Tom as enormously wealthy, violent, forceful,…
Category: The Great Gatsby
the great Gatsby chapter 6 questions Flashcard Example #84613
In the first few pages of this chapter, we learn about Gatsby’s background. When did James Gatz change hisname to Jay Gatsby? Why did he leave college after just two weeks? He changed it at the age of 17. he…
The Great Gatsby chapter 3 study guide Flashcard Example #33884
Describe the two ways in which Nick differs from the other guests at Gatsby’s party? 1. If you were actually invited my Gatsby himself then it was a honor for both of you to be there. 2. It was very…
Literary Devices- Great Gatsby Flashcard Example #41651
Simile Example: For a moment the last sunshine fell with romantic affection on her glowing face; her voice compelled me forward breathlessly as I listened – then the glow faded, each light deserting her with lingering regret, like children leaving…
The Great Gatsby Chapter 7 Flashcard Example #99075
Why does Gatsby fire all his servants and stop giving parties? To avoid them gossiping about him and Daisy. They were replaced with Wolfheim’s “brothers and sisters”, who were probably not servants, but people doing illegal acts. Gatsby sees something…
The Great Gatsby Chapter 4 Flashcard Example #24447
What is the common denominator to all the stories about people who meet at Gatsby’s parties? People who are using him for money and wealth What was Nick writing on an empty time table? The names of those who came…
The Great Gatsby Chapter 3 Flashcard Example #56199
How often does Gatsby hold parties at his mansion? Every weekend Who did Nick receive an invitation from? Gatsby’s chauffer What separated Nick from the other party guests? Nick was actually invited. Everyone else came uninvited. How did people react…
The Great Gatsby Chapter 2 Reading Questions Flashcard Example #56079
How does Nick meet Tom’s mistress? Tom and Nick took a train to New York and it stopped near Toms’ mistress’ husband’s shop How does Myrtle react to Tom’s arrival? Myrtle ignores her husband and walks straight to Tom Describe…
The Great Gatsby Chapter 1 Study Guide McCabe Flashcard Example #23015
What was Nick’s father’s advice to him? If he ever felt like criticizing anyone to remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages he had Describe Nick’s family. prominent, well-to-do people in middle western city for…
the great gatsby study guide: 1-6 Flashcard Example #446
how does the narrator describe gatsby? romantic nature, something gorgeous about him describe the narrator’s house not very big, but the locationis at an expensive land describe the Buchanan’s house a big mansion that had been used from generation to…
The Great Gatsby Chapter 3 Questions Flashcard Example #85424
Why does Gatsby throw huge, expensive parties for people he does not even know? Gatsby wants everyone to have a good impression of him. There are rumors that he is a bad person that killed someone, so he does not…
The Great Gatsby Chapter 1 Reading Questions Flashcard Example #19914
Who is the narrator? Where is he from? The narrator’s name is Nick Carraway. He is from Minnesota How does Nick describe himself at the beginning of the book? Nick says he reserves judgement to others at the beginning of…