GATSBY Chapter 1-7
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What was the advice given to nick by his father? How do you suppose this makes him a good person to tell this story?
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He told him that others did not have the advantages that Nick had. It shows Nick not to judge people.
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What is Nick's social class/background? How did his family make its money?
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Nick is middle/upper class and his family owns hardware stores.
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When nick returns from the war, why does he decide to go East?
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Nick did not know where his life was going and was looking for work on Wall Street.
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How is West Egg different from East Egg?
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West egg represents new money. East egg represents old money and higher class.
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Before meeting him, what does nick tell us about Tom Buchanan?
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They went to school together and Tom was a football star.
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If you were going to pick one color to connect with Daisy Buchanan, what color would it be?
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White.
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We find out Tom has some woman in new york. What unflattering feature of Jordan Baker's personality is revealed in this scene
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She is Careless about how others feel
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What is the name of the book Tom wants to discuss at dinner? What does this show us about Tom?
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The book is called \"Rise of the Colored\" and Tom is racist.
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What is the reader left to think about Daisy's emotional state?
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Her emotions are mixed up.
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Who is Jordan Baker and what has Nick heard about her?
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She is a professional golf player and is known for moving the ball.
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At the end of this chapter Nick sees Gatsby and wants to introduce himself but doesn't. What stops nick?
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He can tell that Gatsby is in need of something.
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The green light that Gatsby is staring at will become an important symbol in the book. What symbolic associations do you connect with the green color?
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The color green is money.
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What is the valley of ashes and what does it represent symbolically?
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It is a dark grey industrial area separating West Egg and East Egg.
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Compare and Contrast Tom and George.
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Tom is rich and built. George is poor and dirty.
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Compare and contrast Daisy and Myrtle.
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Daisy thin and frail. Myrtle is full bodied and attractive.
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How do we know that Myrtle is not an intellectual?
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She acts and talks like someone of the working class.
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What do Dr. Eckleburg's eyes represent?
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They are like god watching over everyone and their sins.
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Why is the puppy mentioned in this chapter?
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It shows that Tom doesn't think, he just acts.
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Do you think Tom will ever leave Daisy for Myrtle?
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No, because Daisy is a trophy wife and Myrtle is just someone to have an affair with.
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What can you conclude about Nick's opinion of Gatsby's guests at his parties.
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He thinks they are not classy and doesn't like being surrounded by drunk people.
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Why does Jordan want to leave the group from East Egg? Why does Nick?
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Jordan is bored of them and Nick wants to meet Gatsby.
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Who is Owl eyes and why is he surprised about Gatsby's library?
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He is a drunk man that sits in Gatsby's library. The books are real and he thought everything was fake and just for show.
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What common bond do Gatsby and Nick share?
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They fought in the war together.
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What is Fitzgerald trying to convey about Gatsby from Nick and Gatsby's conversation?
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Gatsby is always trying to impress people and is not as much as people make him out to be.
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Why don't people believe that Gatsby attended Oxford College?
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He always speeds through talking about that part.
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How does Gatsby act different at his parties than the guests?
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Gatsby does not drink.
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What is Fitzgerald showing us by all the drunk people and a crashed car at the end of the party?
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People don't act smart when they are drunk.
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What is ironic about Jordan hating careless people?
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She is careless.
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what new rumor do we hear about Gatsby in this chapter?
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He has killed a man.
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What do the names on the guest list tell us about West Egg and East Egg.
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East Eggers are snobby and snooty and West Eggers are higher class.
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How was Gatsby during the drive with Nick?
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Gatsby was explaining his life story and accomplishments.
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What is significant about the conversation Nick and Gatsby had on the drive?
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He emphasizes certain things and tries very hard to impress people. He actually caries proof of accomplishments with him.
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What trophy piece does Gatsby carry around with him?
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A medal of Valor.
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What happened with the police man that tried to pull Gatsby over?
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He leaves him alone. Gatsby has a connection.
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Who did Nick meet at lunch?
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Nick met Mr. Wolfsheim which is a Gambler.
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Who did Wolfsheim think Nick was?
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A business man.
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What were Mr. Wolfsheims cuffs made of?
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Human teeth and Ivory.
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What did Mr. Wolfsheim tell us that Gatsby would never look at?
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Another mans wife.
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Who is Wolfsheim and how does he make money?
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He gambles and fixed a competition.
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Who did nick and Gatsby see at lunch and how did Gatsby react?
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Tom, Gatsby acted nervous.
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Who did Daisy date before Tom and why did they break up?
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Gatsby and because he went to the military.
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When was Tom first caught cheating?
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When he wrecked his car with another woman in it.
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Gatsby lives where he lives for one reason. What is the reason?
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So he can be close to Daisy.
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Jordan finally tells Nick what Gatsby told her the night at the party. What is it?
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To have tea with Daisy.
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What happened between Nick and Jordan?
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They are attracted to each other.
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What do you think Nick will do?
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Help Gatsby set up plans with Daisy.
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What does Gatsby request of Nick besides tea with Daisy?
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Gatsby requests Nick to be a business partner.
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What does Gatsby do to prepare Nicks house?
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Get the grass cut and flowers brought in.
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What is the weather like when Daisy arrives?
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It is dark and gloomy.
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How does Gatsby act when Daisy arrives?
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He acts anxious and nervous.
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What happened when Nick brought Daisy into the house?
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Gatsby ran out of the back and around front.
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What business does Gatsby say he was in?
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Drug business then Oil.
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Gatsby took Daisy through the path, Why?
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So she could admire his house and wealth.
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What is Daisy crying over when Gatsby throws the shirts?
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She is crying over the beauty.
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What was Gatsby's original name?
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James Gatz.
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When did he change it?
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When he was 17.
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Why did he change it?
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He didn't feel recognized.
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Why did Jay Gatsby leave college after 2 weeks?
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He did not feel recognized and his job was beneath his standards.
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What did Gatsby imagine his future to look like when he was 17?
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He saw luxury and money and dreams come true.
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What does James heart is in a constant turbulent riot mean?
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It means he wants more wealth.
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Dan Cody's yacht represent what to James Gatz
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The biggest sign of wealth in the world.
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Dan was supposed to leave Gatsby $25,000. Why didn't he get the money
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There was legal issues that Gatsby did not understand.
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What did young Gatsby learn from not receiving his money?
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He would have to work for it.
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Why does Toms line about women not sticking around stick out?
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Tom has cheated multiple times.
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What does Daisy think about Gatsby's parties?
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She acts like she likes them but doesn't.
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Why cant Gatsby predict how Daisy and Tom will react to the party?
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He is not a real rich person. Everything is for show.
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What is Nicks opinion about repeating the past? What is Gatsby's?
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Nick says you cant. Gatsby says you can.
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Why is Gatsby's opinion unrealistic?
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Daisy is not the same person she was 5 years ago.
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Fitzgerald compares the behavior to the hottest day of summer, why?
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Everyone's relationship is a hot mess.
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Why is Gatsby flustered at the sight of Daisy's child?
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It shows that the past cannot be repeated.
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What makes Tom realize Gatsby is having an affair with Daisy?
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He sees how she is acting and her voice sets it off.
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What does Gatsby see in Daisy's voice that Tom doesn't?
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It represents money.
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What is the driving arrangement that brings 5 characters to the city?
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Tom's car: Gatsby and Daisy. Gatsby's car: Tom, Nick, and Jordan.
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Why does Tom let Wilson have the car?
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He feels bad and guilty about Myrtle
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Myrtle believes that Tom is more than a fling. What proves her thoughts?
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Myrtle wont move out west with George.
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What eyes besides Myrtle's kept the vigil on the activities on the road?
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Eckleburgs.
