The Great Gatsby - Introduction & Chapter 1

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The Great Gatsby - Introduction & Chapter 1

Last updated about 1 year ago

28 questions

Note from the author:

This goes along with the Penguine Readers adapted version of The Great Gatsby. Included are excerpts from the original novel as well to include additional context to the story.

Complete the following questions after reading the introduction on page 6. 

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What is the "American Dream?" (Fitzgerald 6).

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Explain your answer to #5 here. If you agreed that rich people are happy, give an example of one. If you disagreed, explain why you thought that way.

Answer the following questions for Chapter 1 using pages 7-13 in the novel.

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What secret about Tom and Daisy does Nick learn about from Jordan? (Fitzgerald 11).
Use a direct quote to give your response.

Example: Jordan explains, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 11).

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How does Daisy describe her life to Nick? (Fitzgerald 11).

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Where was Gatsby at the end of Chapter 1? (Fitzgerald 13).

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What do you think Gatsby was looking at? (Fitzgerald 13).

Hint: Make a prediction about what that green light is or where it's located.

Now we're going to look at a different version of the novel for additional details of the dinner with Nick, Tom, Daisy, and Jordan.

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Using a direct quote, describe Tom's racist fear of loss of control (Fitzgerald 7).

Example: Tom defends, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 7).

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Illustrate where Gatsby was and what he was doing at the end of the Chapter (Fitzgerald 20-21).

This goes along with the Penguine Readers adapted version of The Great Gatsby. Included are excerpts from the original novel as well to include additional context to the story.

Complete the following questions after reading the introduction on page 6. 

What year was the original novel published? (Fitzgerald 6).

1920

1922

1925

2025

Which war had just ended before the novel begins? (Fitzgerald 6).

the Civil War

WWI

WWII

Vietnam War

What is the "American Dream?" (Fitzgerald 6).

It was not easy for big criminals to make money during this time in the U.S.

True

False

This is a personal opinion question - Rich people are happy. If you agree, say true. If you disagree, say false.

True

False

Explain your answer to #5 here. If you agreed that rich people are happy, give an example of one. If you disagreed, explain why you thought that way.

Answer the following questions for Chapter 1 using pages 7-13 in the novel.

Why did Nick move to New York? Select all that apply (Fitzgerald 7).

He wanted to live in a boring city. 

He wanted to live in an exciting city. 

People in New York work hard but they also had lots of parties. 

People in New York work hard but rarely have parties. 

What is the name of the village where Nick rents a summer house? (Fitzgerald 7).

New York

East Egg

West Egg

Sunny Side Up Egg

What are the differences between the two villages? (Fitzgerald 7).

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East Egg		People here were rich but not as fashionable and were more likely to have become rich recently.
West Egg		People here were more fashionable, had bigger mansions, and more money over the various generations.

Who owns the house next to Nick? (Fitzgerald 7).

Jay Gatsby

Nick Carraway

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Tom Buchanan

How does Nick know Tom and Daisy? (Fitzgerald 8).

Tom is his cousin and married to Daisy, who went to college with Nick

Daisy is his cousin and married to Tom, who went to college with Nick

Tom and Daisy, both cousins of Nick,  went to college with him

Who is Jordan Baker? (Fitzgerald 8).

Daisy's cousin who is a singer (in the original novel, she's a dancer)

Tom's cousin who swims professionally (in the original novel, she dives)

Daisy's friend who plays tennis professionally (in the original novel, she plays golf)

Tom's friend who plays polo professionally (in the original novel, she races horses)

Who does Jordan Baker know that lives in West Egg? (Fitzgerald 10).

Tom Buchanan

Nick Carraway

Jay Gatsby

George Wilson

What secret about Tom and Daisy does Nick learn about from Jordan? (Fitzgerald 11).
Use a direct quote to give your response.

Example: Jordan explains, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 11).

How does Daisy describe her life to Nick? (Fitzgerald 11).

Nick is not surprised to hear that Daisy feels that way about her life (Fitzgerald 12).

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What is Daisy implying when she says this to Nick about Jordan: "But Nick's going to look after her" (Fitzgerald 12).

Jordan's too young to be left alone all summer so Nick will be her chaperone.

Nick will be Jordan's tennis coach all summer to help improve her game.

Nick will keep Jordan company by dating her this summer.

Where was Gatsby at the end of Chapter 1? (Fitzgerald 13).

What do you think Gatsby was looking at? (Fitzgerald 13).

Hint: Make a prediction about what that green light is or where it's located.

Now we're going to look at a different version of the novel for additional details of the dinner with Nick, Tom, Daisy, and Jordan.

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Using a direct quote, describe Tom's racist fear of loss of control (Fitzgerald 7).

Example: Tom defends, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 7).

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Daisy's attitude to her daughter being born is unique. Using a direct quote, what did she wish for her when she found out she had a girl? (Fitzgerald 8).

Example: Daisy wished, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 8).

Daisy is aware of the limitations on hr life as a women. She has wealth and status, but not real freedom. Women during this time were expected to be passive, pretty, and unthinking.

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Why does Daisy hope for her daughter to be a fool? (Fitzgerald 8).

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Illustrate where Gatsby was and what he was doing at the end of the Chapter (Fitzgerald 20-21).

What year was the original novel published? (Fitzgerald 6).

1920

1922

1925

2025

Which war had just ended before the novel begins? (Fitzgerald 6).

the Civil War

WWI

WWII

Vietnam War

It was not easy for big criminals to make money during this time in the U.S.

True

False

This is a personal opinion question - Rich people are happy. If you agree, say true. If you disagree, say false.

True

False

Why did Nick move to New York? Select all that apply (Fitzgerald 7).

He wanted to live in a boring city. 

He wanted to live in an exciting city. 

People in New York work hard but they also had lots of parties. 

People in New York work hard but rarely have parties. 

What is the name of the village where Nick rents a summer house?  (Fitzgerald 7).

New York

East Egg

West Egg

Sunny Side Up Egg

What are the differences between the two villages? (Fitzgerald 7).

East Egg

People here were rich but not as fashionable and were more likely to have become rich recently.

West Egg

People here were more fashionable, had bigger mansions, and more money over the various generations.

Who owns the house next to Nick?  (Fitzgerald 7).

Jay Gatsby

Nick Carraway

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Tom Buchanan

How does Nick know Tom and Daisy?  (Fitzgerald 8).

Tom is his cousin and married to Daisy, who went to college with Nick

Daisy is his cousin and married to Tom, who went to college with Nick

Tom and Daisy, both cousins of Nick,  went to college with him

Who is Jordan Baker?  (Fitzgerald 8).

Daisy's cousin who is a singer (in the original novel, she's a dancer)

Tom's cousin who swims professionally (in the original novel, she dives)

Daisy's friend who plays tennis professionally (in the original novel, she plays golf)

Tom's friend who plays polo professionally (in the original novel, she races horses)

Who does Jordan Baker know that lives in West Egg?  (Fitzgerald 10).

Tom Buchanan

Nick Carraway

Jay Gatsby

George Wilson

Nick is not surprised to hear that Daisy feels that way about her life (Fitzgerald 12).

True

False

What is Daisy implying when she says this to Nick about Jordan: "But Nick's going to look after her" (Fitzgerald 12).

Jordan's too young to be left alone all summer so Nick will be her chaperone.

Nick will be Jordan's tennis coach all summer to help improve her game.

Nick will keep Jordan company by dating her this summer.

What does Daisy seem to care most about? (Fitzgerald 5)

Other people; she's very selfless

If people miss her or are thinking of her

Her relationship with Tom

Daisy and Tom's child is not part of our story but is an important symbol in the original. She represents the marriage of Tom and Daisy. She never is given an actual name, though. Why might this be?

Daisy's not motherly and doesn't pay much attention to her

Daisy has four other children and can't keep any of their names straight

Daisy is too exhausted from motherhood to remember her actual name

Tom mentions this book and describes a particular fear. What does this tell us about Tom? (Fitzgerald 6).

He's open-minded and accepting of all races

He's racist

He's biracial

Daisy's attitude to her daughter being born is unique. Using a direct quote, what did she wish for her when she found out she had a girl? (Fitzgerald 8).

Example: Daisy wished, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 8).

Daisy is aware of the limitations on hr life as a women. She has wealth and status, but not real freedom. Women during this time were expected to be passive, pretty, and unthinking.

Why does Daisy hope for her daughter to be a fool? (Fitzgerald 8).

Why does Nick recognize Jordan?

He's the biggest golf fan and has followed her career for years

He heard an unpleasant story/rumor but can't quite remember it

She used to date a friend of Nick's back in Chicago

Tom mentions that he heard Nick was engaged. How does Daisy justify that it must be true? (Fitzgerald 10).

She read it in the wedding announcements in the newspaper

She saw the engagement ring as his fiance is friends with her

She heard it from three people so it had to be true

She knows it's a lie and is just teasing Nick

What does Daisy seem to care most about? (Fitzgerald 5)

Other people; she's very selfless

If people miss her or are thinking of her

Her relationship with Tom

Daisy and Tom's child is not part of our story but is an important symbol in the original. She represents the marriage of Tom and Daisy. She never is given an actual name, though. Why might this be?

Daisy's not motherly and doesn't pay much attention to her

Daisy has four other children and can't keep any of their names straight

Daisy is too exhausted from motherhood to remember her actual name

Tom mentions this book and describes a particular fear. What does this tell us about Tom? (Fitzgerald 6).

He's open-minded and accepting of all races

He's racist

He's biracial

Why does Nick recognize Jordan?

He's the biggest golf fan and has followed her career for years

He heard an unpleasant story/rumor but can't quite remember it

She used to date a friend of Nick's back in Chicago

Tom mentions that he heard Nick was engaged. How does Daisy justify that it must be true? (Fitzgerald 10).

She read it in the wedding announcements in the newspaper

She saw the engagement ring as his fiance is friends with her

She heard it from three people so it had to be true

She knows it's a lie and is just teasing Nick

The Great Gatsby - Introduction & Chapter 1

The Great Gatsby - Introduction & Chapter 1

What is the "American Dream?" (Fitzgerald 6).

Explain your answer to #5 here. If you agreed that rich people are happy, give an example of one. If you disagreed, explain why you thought that way.

What secret about Tom and Daisy does Nick learn about from Jordan? (Fitzgerald 11).Use a direct quote to give your response.Example: Jordan explains, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 11).

How does Daisy describe her life to Nick? (Fitzgerald 11).

Where was Gatsby at the end of Chapter 1? (Fitzgerald 13).

What do you think Gatsby was looking at? (Fitzgerald 13). Hint: Make a prediction about what that green light is or where it's located.

Using a direct quote, describe Tom's racist fear of loss of control (Fitzgerald 7).Example: Tom defends, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 7).

Illustrate where Gatsby was and what he was doing at the end of the Chapter (Fitzgerald 20-21).

What year was the original novel published? (Fitzgerald 6).

Which war had just ended before the novel begins? (Fitzgerald 6).

What is the "American Dream?" (Fitzgerald 6).

It was not easy for big criminals to make money during this time in the U.S.

This is a personal opinion question - Rich people are happy. If you agree, say true. If you disagree, say false.

Explain your answer to #5 here. If you agreed that rich people are happy, give an example of one. If you disagreed, explain why you thought that way.

Why did Nick move to New York? Select all that apply (Fitzgerald 7).

What is the name of the village where Nick rents a summer house? (Fitzgerald 7).

What are the differences between the two villages? (Fitzgerald 7).

Who owns the house next to Nick? (Fitzgerald 7).

How does Nick know Tom and Daisy? (Fitzgerald 8).

Who is Jordan Baker? (Fitzgerald 8).

Who does Jordan Baker know that lives in West Egg? (Fitzgerald 10).

What secret about Tom and Daisy does Nick learn about from Jordan? (Fitzgerald 11).Use a direct quote to give your response.Example: Jordan explains, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 11).

How does Daisy describe her life to Nick? (Fitzgerald 11).

Nick is not surprised to hear that Daisy feels that way about her life (Fitzgerald 12).

What is Daisy implying when she says this to Nick about Jordan: "But Nick's going to look after her" (Fitzgerald 12).

Where was Gatsby at the end of Chapter 1? (Fitzgerald 13).

What do you think Gatsby was looking at? (Fitzgerald 13). Hint: Make a prediction about what that green light is or where it's located.

Using a direct quote, describe Tom's racist fear of loss of control (Fitzgerald 7).Example: Tom defends, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 7).

Daisy's attitude to her daughter being born is unique. Using a direct quote, what did she wish for her when she found out she had a girl? (Fitzgerald 8).Example: Daisy wished, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 8).

Why does Daisy hope for her daughter to be a fool? (Fitzgerald 8).

Illustrate where Gatsby was and what he was doing at the end of the Chapter (Fitzgerald 20-21).

What does Daisy seem to care most about? (Fitzgerald 5)

Daisy and Tom's child is not part of our story but is an important symbol in the original. She represents the marriage of Tom and Daisy. She never is given an actual name, though. Why might this be?

Tom mentions this book and describes a particular fear. What does this tell us about Tom? (Fitzgerald 6).

Daisy's attitude to her daughter being born is unique. Using a direct quote, what did she wish for her when she found out she had a girl? (Fitzgerald 8).Example: Daisy wished, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 8).

Why does Daisy hope for her daughter to be a fool? (Fitzgerald 8).

Why does Nick recognize Jordan?

Tom mentions that he heard Nick was engaged. How does Daisy justify that it must be true? (Fitzgerald 10).

What secret about Tom and Daisy does Nick learn about from Jordan? (Fitzgerald 11).
Use a direct quote to give your response.

Example: Jordan explains, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 11).

What do you think Gatsby was looking at? (Fitzgerald 13).

Hint: Make a prediction about what that green light is or where it's located.

Using a direct quote, describe Tom's racist fear of loss of control (Fitzgerald 7).

Example: Tom defends, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 7).

What secret about Tom and Daisy does Nick learn about from Jordan? (Fitzgerald 11).
Use a direct quote to give your response.

Example: Jordan explains, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 11).

What do you think Gatsby was looking at? (Fitzgerald 13).

Hint: Make a prediction about what that green light is or where it's located.

Using a direct quote, describe Tom's racist fear of loss of control (Fitzgerald 7).

Example: Tom defends, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 7).

Daisy's attitude to her daughter being born is unique. Using a direct quote, what did she wish for her when she found out she had a girl? (Fitzgerald 8).

Example: Daisy wished, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 8).

Daisy's attitude to her daughter being born is unique. Using a direct quote, what did she wish for her when she found out she had a girl? (Fitzgerald 8).

Example: Daisy wished, "Quote" (Fitzgerald 8).