The Great Gatsby 4 and 5 review

Question 1

A reference to Belasco(an allusion)is used to show that Gatsby, a somewhat dishonest man, is also creating a false show.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

The night before her wedding, Daisy cannot stop reading a letter sent to her by Gatsby.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

It is strongly implied that Daisy's parents prevented her from becoming serious with Gatsby.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Gatsby knocking the clock off the mantel is Fitzgerald's attempt to introduce the power time has over all of us.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

In chapters 4 and 5 why does Nick again not completely trust Gatsby?

Accepted Answer

He says it took him only three years to make he money to buy the house., He rushes the phrase "educated at Oxford.", He offers him a "confidential" little side job., His stories oftraveling through all capitals of Europe were "threadbare."

Question 6

Klipspringer

Accepted Answer

is known as the "boarder" because he never leaves Gatsby's house, play the piano for Gatsby, Daisy and Nick.

Question 7

Nick was genuinely surprised by the modesty of Gatsby's favor (inviting Daisy to tea).

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Dan Cody is

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in a picture in Gatsby's house., was Gatsby's best friend years ago.

Question 9

How does Jordan know Daisy?

Accepted Answer

She knew Daisy from Louisville, Kentucky, where they grew up.

Question 10

Daisy almost backed out of her wedding the night before it was to happen.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

References to the plaza, to Marie Antoinette, or to Versailles are called

Accepted Answer

allusions

Question 12

How do we know Wolfshiem is not to be trusted?

Accepted Answer

He seems worried / preoccupied about who may be in the speakeasy, He wears human molars are cuff links., Gatsby said the Wolfshiem fixed the World Series in 1919., He reminisces fondly about Rosy Rosenthal's murder at the Metropole.

Question 13

What does decadence mean?

Accepted Answer

excessive, unnecessary indulgence in luxury

Question 14

In what famous landmark does Jordan and Nick's dinner take place?

Accepted Answer

The Plaza Hotel

Question 15

When Gatsby moved into the mansion in West Egg, he had no idea that Daisy lived across the bay.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

Why are Marie Antoinette and Versailles mentioned in this novel?

Accepted Answer

They hint at the wasteful spending in the 20s.

Question 17

Who is Belasco?

Accepted Answer

He was a set designer on Broadway; his sets were realistic.

Question 18

Why might Fitzgerald have compared Gatsby's house to the World's Fair?

Accepted Answer

Like the countries at the World's Fair, Gatsby is showcasing his successes.

The Great Gatsby 4 and 5 review

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The Great Gatsby 4 and 5 review

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