Monday, October 3, 2011

Test Your Knowledge : Chapter 1

1.      How does Nick describe himself at the beginning of the novel?
2.      How does Nick describe Tom Buchanan?
3.      Who is Jordan Baker?
4.      What is Gatsby doing when Nick first sees him?
5.      Describe the ambiguity in Nick’s initial descriptions of Gatsby.
6.      How does the tone of Nick’s description of Tom reveal Nick’s feelings about Tom?
7.      How would you describe Daisy’s state of mind during dinner?  What does she say and so that helps reveal her inner conflicts?
8.       Nick thinks that, given the state of their marriage, Daisy should leave Tom, but it is clear to him that she has no intention of doing so.  What indication is there that Tom and Daisy are closely linked despite their marital difficulties?
9.      What indications are there that the green light will have a powerful emotional significance to Gatsby?

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