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

2023
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407

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 FIVE 1. What does Gatsby offer Nick in return for Nick’s cooperation in inviting Daisy to his house? Gatsby offers Nick a business opportunity, specifically the chance to join him in a business venture. He also offers Nick the opportunity to join him in his "romantic struggle" with Daisy 2. What is the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy like initially? Initially, the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy is filled with tension and awkwardness, as they are reunited after many years apart. However, they quickly warm to each other and their reunion becomes emotional and passionate 3. How are Daisy and Gatsby different when Nick returns to the house after a half an hour? When Nick returns to the house after a half an hour, Daisy and Gatsby appear more comfortable and at ease with each other, indicating that they have rekindled their connection and are enjoying each other's company 4. What are Gatsby’s feelings by the end of the chapter? By the end of the chapter, Gatsby is overwhelmed with emotion and happiness at being reunited with Daisy. He feels as though his dream of being with her has finally come true 5. What does Gatsby reply when Nick asks him how he makes his money? Why does Nick find that significant? When Nick asks Gatsby how he makes his money, Gatsby replies vaguely, saying that he is in the "bond business." Nick finds this significant because it suggests that Gatsby may be involved in illegal or shady business dealings, adding to the mystery surrounding his character 6. What is Gatsby’s dialogue like in this chapter? What does it tell us about Gatsby? Gatsby's dialogue in this chapter is passionate and romantic, reflecting his intense feelings for Daisy and his longing to be with her. It tells us that Gatsby is deeply in love with Daisy and is willing to do whatever it takes to win her back 7. Why do you think Daisy sobs when Gatsby shows her his shirts? Daisy sobs when Gatsby shows her his shirts because they represent his wealth and material success. Her reaction suggests that she is overwhelmed by the lavishness of his lifestyle and perhaps feels guilty about choosing Tom Buchanan over Gatsby in the past 8. What is the weather like in this chapter? How does it reflect on the emotional climate of Gatsby and Daisy? The weather in this chapter is rainy and stormy, reflecting the emotional turmoil and intensity of the reunion between Gatsby and Daisy. The rain symbolizes the cleansing of past regrets and the emotional release of their reunion 9. In this chapter, Gatsby’s dream seems to be fulfilled. What indications are there, though, that reality cannot satisfy his dream? Despite Gatsby's dream seeming to be fulfilled in this chapter with his reunion with Daisy, there are indications that reality cannot satisfy his dream. Gatsby's wealth and material success are unable to fully win Daisy's love, and their reunion is clouded by the knowledge that Daisy is married to another man