The Great Gatsby Ch. 1-2

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Chapter one and two questions.

Questions and Answers

1.

What purpose do the first four paragraphs serve?
- A.
  
  Fitzgerald establishes Nick as a reliable narrator. We're given background information about Nick's life and his family.
- B.
  
  Fitzgerald introduces the character Jay Gatsby.
- C.
  
  Fitzgerald introduces the ideas of the living styles of that era.
2.

What annoys Nick about Tom's response to Nick's unemployment?
- A.
  
  Nick was annoyed because Tom was acting like he was better then Nick.
- B.
  
  Nick was annoyed because Tom was making Nick look bad in front of some girls.
- C.
  
  NIck was annoyed by Tom's response because his response was ment to degrade Nick.
3.

How does Fitzgerald change the mood of the story?
- A.
  
  To change the mood Fitzgerald changes the weather.
- B.
  
  To change the mood Fitzgerald begins to talk about Nick's arrival at home and the first time he saw Gatsby.
- C.
  
  To change the mood Fitzgerald does a salsa dance.
4.

What is the significance of the name George Wilson?
- A.
  
  George Wilson is the name of Myrtle's husband.
- B.
  
  George Wilson is the name of a man Gatsby served in the army with.
- C.
  
  George Wilson is the name of a crazy drunk at Gatsby's party.
- D.
  
  George Wilson is the name of one of the only men who have an unrealistic idea of love.
5.

What rumor does Nick hear about Gatsby?
- A.
  
  Nick hears a rumor that Gatsby is in love with Daisy.
- B.
  
  Nick hears that Gatsby is a Bootlegger
- C.
  
  Nick hears Gatsby hates Tom

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