Great Gatsby Ch 1
What is the advice Nick's father has given him that he has been "turning over in his mind."
"...all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had."
What does Gatsby represent to Nick?
A gift of hope
Daisy's first words are " I'm p-paralyzed with happiness> "What is your first impression of Daisy?
Flirty
Who is Nick's neighbor?
Gatsby
What is Tom upset about?
He had read a book titled "The Rise of the Colored Empires" and is worried that the white race will lose control of things.
Based on Nick's description of Tom, what do you think of Tom?
He is a big, burly, conceited man.
As a consequence of that advice, what habit has Nick developed?
He is a good listener and nonjudgmental
What had Tom Buchanan done at New Haven?
He was one of the most powerful ends that ever played football at New Haven.
How does Nick remember Jordan?
Her face was familiar from sporting magazines he had read, but he had a memory of hearing some critical, unpleasant story of her but he couldn't remember exactly what it was.
Who lives in East Egg whom Nick knows?
His cousin Daisy
Give a brief description of his neighbor's house
It was a mansion. It looked like the Hotel de Ville in Normandy with a tower on one side, full of ivy , a marble swimming pool, and 40 acres of lawn and garden.
What state does the novel take place in?
New York
What causes Jordan Baker to "Sh! " What is she listening for? What does she reveal to Nick about Tom?
She is listening to see if Tom is talking to his mistress.
What is our first indication that Tom abuses Daisy?
She showed her black and blue knuckle.
What does Nick go east to learn?
The bond business
What season and year does Nick go east during?
The spring of 1922.
How does Nick describe Daisy's and Jordan Baker's eyes?
impersonal eyes with the absence of desire
