Great Gatsby Flashcards
(25 cards)
Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?
Nick Carraway
What does Gatsby believe in that drives his actions throughout the novel?
The American Dream
True or False: Daisy Buchanan is married to Tom Buchanan.
True
Fill in the blank: The green light at the end of Daisy’s dock represents _______.
Gatsby’s hopes and dreams for the future
What is the significance of the Valley of Ashes in the novel?
It symbolizes the moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
Tom Buchanan’s mistress
What event does Gatsby throw extravagant parties for?
To attract Daisy Buchanan’s attention.
Multiple Choice: What does Tom Buchanan represent in the novel? A) Wealth B) Morality C) Love D) Friendship
A) Wealth
What is the relationship between Gatsby and Daisy?
They were in love before Daisy married Tom, and Gatsby seeks to rekindle that romance.
True or False: Jay Gatsby was born into a wealthy family.
False
Fill in the blank: The character of Jordan Baker represents _______.
The modern woman of the 1920s
What does the character of George Wilson represent?
The struggles of the working class.
What is the significance of the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?
They symbolize the eyes of God watching over the moral decay of society.
Short Answer: How does Gatsby die?
He is shot by George Wilson.
What theme is explored through the character of Tom Buchanan?
The theme of racism and elitism.
Multiple Choice: Which character is known for being dishonest and cynical? A) Nick Carraway B) Gatsby C) Daisy Buchanan D) Jordan Baker
D) Jordan Baker
What does the color yellow symbolize in the novel?
Corruption and decadence.
True or False: The Great Gatsby is set during the Roaring Twenties.
True
Fill in the blank: The novel critiques the _______ of the American Dream.
Illusion
Short Answer: What ultimately happens to Daisy at the end of the novel?
She returns to Tom and leaves Gatsby behind.
What does Gatsby’s mansion symbolize?
His wealth and the emptiness of his life.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a theme in The Great Gatsby? A) The American Dream B) Class Struggle C) Environmentalism D) Love
C) Environmentalism
True or False: Nick Carraway is originally from the Midwest.
True
What is the primary conflict in The Great Gatsby?
The struggle between Gatsby’s idealism and the reality of the world around him.
