University:
Capital University
Course:
ENGL 150 | Introduction to Literature
Academic year:

2023
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441

Pages:

2
Author:

Derrick Fitzpatrick

GATSBY STUDY QUESTIONS and VOCABULARY PACKET The following questions are a combination of comprehension/knowledge level questions and interpretive level questions. Answering them will help prepare you for class discussion, quizzes, and the final test for the unit. CHAPTER ONE 1. How does Nick describe himself at the beginning of the novel? Nick describes himself as coming from a wealthy family, being educated at Yale, and having fought in World War I 2. How does Nick describe Tom Buchanan? Nick describes Tom Buchanan as having a "cruel body" and a "supercilious manner 3. Who is Jordan Baker? Jordan Baker is a professional golfer and a friend of Daisy Buchanan 4. What is Gatsby doing when Nick first sees him? Gatsby is standing on the lawn with his arms stretched out toward the water, looking at a green light across the bay 5. Describe the ambiguity in Nick’s initial descriptions of Gatsby. Nick's initial descriptions of Gatsby are vague and mysterious, creating an air of intrigue around his character 6. How does the tone of Nick’s description of Tom reveal Nick’s feelings about Tom? The tone of Nick's description of Tom reveals his disdain and discomfort with Tom's arrogant and domineering personality 7. How would you describe Daisy’s state of mind during dinner? What does she say and so that helps reveal her inner conflicts? During dinner, Daisy seems distracted and somewhat melancholic. She says she's "absolutely in love" but then admits she's "terrified," indicating her inner conflict about her feelings for Tom and perhaps her past with Gatsby 8. Nick thinks that, given the state of their marriage, Daisy should leave Tom, but it is clear to him that she has no intention of doing so. What indication is there that Tom and Daisy are closely linked despite their marital difficulties? Despite their marital difficulties, Tom and Daisy are closely linked through their social status, wealth, and shared history 9. What indications are there that the green light will have a powerful emotional significance to Gatsby? The green light across the bay symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams, particularly his desire to be reunited with Daisy