Module AttachmentsGrade 11, Q4, 3-5 Weeks

The American Dream: Dream or RealityModule Instructional Resource

1. Great Gatsby Unit Introduction

Web Quest: Students will need access to computers for this assignment.

Web Quest Gatsby Pre-Reading AssignmentPrior to reading the novel you will complete the following web quest. Use the following sites, as well as others, to find answers to many of the questions:

http://www.sc.edu/fitzgerald/ http://www.vintageperiods.com/index.php

http://www.history.com/topics/roaring-twenties

Each of the questions below must be answered on a separate paper in complete, detailed sentences. Credit will be given for complete answers only. Ten successfully researched questions will be awarded full credit. Over ten will receive extra credit. Be prepared to give a brief presentation on any of the following questions:

Questions:1.     F. Scott Fitzgerald: List several items that greatly influenced the life and writing of F. Scott Fitzgerald.

2.    World War I: List the dominant postwar American attitudes and the major movements of the 1920’s. Pay close attention to the attitudes of the Lost Generation and the Prosperity & Consumerism movement.3.    19th Amendment: What right did women gain from the passage of the 19th Amendment?

4.    The Roaring Twenties: List three changes that occurred in 1922 (the year in which the novel is set).

5.    18th Amendment: What exactly does the 18th Amendment prohibit?

6.    Prohibition: What are the three major elements of Prohibition? What were the final results of prohibition?

7.    Speakeasies: What is a Speakeasy? Based on information you have already collected from previous questions, why do you think Speakeasies popped up across the country?

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8.    Organized Crime: Who was Arnold Rothstein? What was his primary occupation? What were his side-jobs? What is your impression of the man and why?

9.    Flappers: What are the essential elements of being a true flapper?

10.  Automobiles: Why were cars considered the most important catalyst for social change in the 1920's?

11. Music: Listen to a few sample recordings of music from the 1920’s. What is your initial reaction to the music?

12.  Language: List 5 slang words or phrases and definitions from this time period and write them down in your notes. Why did you choose these terms?

13.  Drawing Conclusions: Based on the information you have collected from this quest, what do you think the plot and setting of The Great Gatsby will include? What kinds of characters do you expect to encounter in the novel?

2. NarratorName:Date:Period:

Nick as the NarratorUse evidence from the text to support your answers to the following:

1. What are some characteristics that Nick displays?

2. What can you infer about Nick’s feelings towards Gatsby?

3. Is Nick a reliable narrator? Why or Why not?

4. Why do you believe Fitzgerald has chosen Nick as narrator? Would you make the same choice if you were the author?

3. Symbolism in The Great Gatsby

Symbolism in The Great GatsbyA symbol is a concrete object or an idea that has its own meaning but is used to suggest another. Match the following the following objects ideas with one of the symbolic explanations found below. Include one example from the novel to demonstrate your answer.

Valley of Ashes / Green Light / Eyes of Dr.T.J. Eckleburg / Automobile / East Egg / West Egg / Owl-Eyes / Gatsby’s gold tie and silver shirt

Object/Idea Symbolic Significance Example (including page reference)

Wisdom; the ability to see beyond appearances.

Omniscient power, aware of everything. God is dead.

Poverty; barrenness; hopelessness.

Pretentious. Glittery, but really an imitation

Destruction and recklessness.

Wealth and material excess.

Fashionable, affluent.Old money and values.

Inviting false hope.

Name: _____________________________________________________ Date: ________________________ Period: _________The Great Gatsby

Chapter 5: Symbolism

Symbolism is the creative use of objects, or symbols, to indicate a deeper meaning or to represent something important. Just as a heart is a symbol of love or a turkey is a symbol of Thanksgiving, colors, animals, weather, numbers, and even people can act as symbols in a piece of literature. It is important that we recognize the author’s use of symbols to indicate a deeper message in his or her work. Fitzgerald uses symbolism throughout The Great Gatsby to create a novel full of depth and significance.

Directions: Match each symbol with its symbolic meaning. Write the letter of the correct answer on the line provided. There may be more than one correct answer for each. Once you have assigned a letter to each, explain the symbolism. One example has been done for you.

Ex: The eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleberg

Symbolize: j. God p. poverty

Explanation: The eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg watch over everything that is happening in the valley of ashes. Because it is an inanimate object, it cannot make judgments, but

hovers over as a reminder that the character’s actions are being watched. It also represents poverty because it is located in the valley of ashes and is run-down after the doctor who placed the ad went out of business or moved away.

1. The Valley of Ashes

Symbolize:

Explanation:

2. Gatsby’s Shirts

Symbolize:

Explanation:

3. The green light at the end of the dock

Symbolize:

Explanation:

4. East Egg

Symbolize:

Explanation:

5. West Egg

Symbolize:

Explanation:

6. Automobiles

Symbolize:

Explanation:

7. Gatsby’s library of uncut books

Symbolize:

Explanation:

8. Gatsby’s House

Symbolize:

Explanation:

9. Gatsby’s Car

Symbolize:

Explanation:

4. Setting e: Name:___________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________ Period: _________

The Great GatsbyChapter 3: Setting

The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald uses the setting as an important symbol in the novel. In fact, the setting is so important it almost becomes another character, shaping and influencing other characters in the story.

Directions: Using chapters 1-3, find 3 direct quotes that describe each setting of the story. Include descriptions of the time period, living situations, geographical location, weather, etc. Remember that direct quotes are lines copied directly from a text. You are not necessarily looking for text that is already in quotation marks, which is dialogue; however, you can use dialogue as a direct quote. One you have found direct quotes, answer the following questions for each setting.

West Egg

Quote 1:

Quote 2:

Quote 3:

Who lives here?

What important events have taken place here so far?

Why is this setting important to the novel so far?

East Egg

East Egg

Quote 1:

Quote 2:

Quote 3:

Who lives here?

What important events have taken place here so far?

Why is this setting important to the novel so far?

Valley of Ashes

Quote 1:

Quote 2:

Quote 3:

Who lives here?

What important events have taken place here so far?

Why is this setting important to the novel so far?

Setting Maps Handout/Rubric for The Great GatsbyDirections:

When a reader experiences a novel, many times the characters and plot are viewed as the most important. While this is

very true in many ways, the setting (time and place) of a work of a literature is also very important, especially in The Great Gatsby. As such, you will be asked to fill out this setting map to help you organize the many locations found within our class reading.

Your settings should always include: PAGE NUMBERS and a detailed description stating what you feel is important about the specific setting.

It is a good idea to have your setting map in class every day, as we may read about a particular setting together in class that you can write about then (less homework for you!)

This will be checked twice throughout our unit, so it is advised you fill out your growing map with new information you read after every chapter! Grading Rubric (2 Setting Map checks @ 50 points each):

Category 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point Total PointsORGANIZATION/COMPLETION

All sections of the setting map have been filled out completely and thoroughly.

There are 2 – 3 sections of the setting maps that have been left blank.

Almost half or more of the sections in the setting map have been left blank.

PAGE NUMBERS There is a page number given for every setting listed; accurate page numbers

There are 2 – 3 page numbers that are incorrect, inaccurate or missing.

Almost half or more of the page numbers are incorrect or missing.

CONTENT/DETAILS

All descriptions are detailed, accurate, and connect well with the book.

2-3 of the settings have minor descriptions, missing details

Almost half or more of the descriptions have been left blank.

Total Points: ___ /50

Student Name: ________________

Setting Map – The Great GatsbySetting/Symbol Page Number Key Points Description of Setting/SymbolBuchanan’s House (27)

(9)

“A grand house ... with lavender upholstery ... amidst a sea of gray”

“A manor ... with a room that bloomed crimson”

East Egg (12)

23

“Nicer than West Egg ... well, the people were richer, after all”

“All done up with fancy lights that lit the sky at night”

Gatsby’s House (41) “Much finer than the eyesore that was my house”

“A mansion ... that overlooked the bay”

Hotel in New York

Jordan’s Aunt’s Apartment

Long Island Sound

Nick’s House

Railroad Tracks (27) “A dusty railroad ... next to a grey road with grey cars speeding past”

T.J. Eckleburg Billboard (27)27

“The yellow, unblinking eyes of T.J. Eckleburg”

“A pair of enormous yellow spectacles, too ... brooded on over the dumping ground”

Tom & Myrtle’s apartment

Valley of Ashes (24) “Bounded on one side by a small foul river ... where passengers stared at the dismal scene”

West Egg

Wilson’s Garage

** Partially completed to demonstrate current work/student additions to map at end of first week

5. Social Classes and Empathy

Respond thoroughly to the following using examples from life experiences:

Money is the root of all evil. I agree because if you have money it makes you evil, selfish and greedy and if you don’t have money your life is sad

because you want money. I disagree, greed is the root of any evils that have to do with money. There is a lot of evil that has nothing to do with

money. People create evil.

You can never relive the past. I agree. You can, though, relive it briefly through memories, but you can't stay in the past. You have to keep moving

forward to be successful. I disagree, anything can happen to anyone, if something happens in the past it could always come back and bite you.

People usually get what they deserve. I agree that people usually get what they deserve depending on Karma or if they work towards what they want. I disagree because bad things happen to the good people that don’t ever deserve anything but kindness. Everything

happens for a reason.

Most Americans strive to live the "American Dream," searching for individualism, happiness, and monetary success. I agree. You’re always searching for happiness and success. Nobody wants to fail. I disagree, a lot of people live their life trying to be miserable and don’t give effort to strive for the American Dream.

Money cannot buy happiness. I agree money doesn't always buy happiness because money isn't the most important thing. Just doing something with

someone you love will make you really happy. Although it’s good to have it can’t be anything compared to love. I disagree. Money can't directly buy happiness, but the truth is that when you have money you have more opportunities

and more options. That means more happiness. As long as you're not making money selfishly. If your head and heart's in the right place money only adds to your success.

Most people strive to live a moral and ethical life. I agree people try to live an ethical and moral life because they want to be the best they can be they try their best to be

good. I disagree. I feel like most people these days are worried about themselves. Making themselves happy even if it means at

the expense of others or living immorally.

Most people want to be rich, powerful, and respected. I agree, who wants to be poor, powerless and disrespected? Nobody. I disagree that most people want to be rich, powerful, and respected because most people just want to be happy and don’t

need all that stuff even if it would be nice to have.

Most people live a lie, pretending to be something they are not. I think that many people do live a lie, I don't know if it's most people, but many do. We're too worried about our image. A

lot of times, people change you without even realizing. I think we all do it unintentionally. We everyone just want to be accepted for something and everyone wants to be loved and noticed.

I disagree because everyone has different ways of showing their feelings and love being who they are.

Respond to the poems and use evidence from The Great Gatsby in a comparison with the novel."Richard Cory"

Whenever Richard Cory went down town, We people on the pavement looked at him: He was a gentleman from sole to crown, Clean favored, and imperially slim. And he was always quietly arrayed, And he was always human when he talked; But still he fluttered pulses when he said, "Good-morning," and he glittered when he walked. And he was rich - yes, richer than a king - And admirably schooled in every grace; In fine we thought that he was everything To make us wish that we were in his place. So on we worked, and waited for the light, And went without the meat, and cursed the bread; And Richard Cory, one calm summer night, Went home and put a bullet through his head. - Edwin Arlington Robinson -

"We Wear the Mask" We wear the mask that grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,- This debt we pay to human guile; With torn and bleeding hearts we smile, And mouth with myriad subtleties. Why should the world be over-wise, In counting all our tears and sighs? Nay, let them only see us, while We wear the mask. We smile, but, O great Christ, our cries To thee from tortured souls arise. We sing, but oh the clay is vile Beneath our feet, and long the mile; But let the world dream other-wise, We wear the mask!

--Paul Laurence Dunbar6. Themes and Motifs

The Great Gatsby – Themes

Thematic Concern

Textual Evidence

Theme Statement

1. Society and Class

2. The American Dream

4. Hypocrisy

5. Dishonesty

7. American Dream THE AMERICAN DREAM IN THE GREAT GATSBY

“The American Dream” is the notion that in the US, success and material prosperity are available to all. The youthful generation of the Jazz Age subscribed to this dream more so than ever before in American history, and the characters of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, namely Jay Gatsby, are no exception. Unfortunately, they also reflect the fact that the dream can easily turn into a nightmare. Complete the following:

The Creation of the Dream:

Locate the passages below and in a sentence or two relate each to the beginnings of Gatsby’s dream:

1. Ch. 5, p.88 “He hadn’t once ceased looking at Daisy…”

2. Ch. 5, p.90 “If it wasn’t for the mist we could see your home…”

3. Ch.5, pp.92-93 “As I went over to say good-by I saw that the expression…”

4. Ch. 6, p.95 “I suppose he’d had the name ready for a long time…”

5. Ch. 6, pp.105-107 “He wanted nothing less of Daisy than she should go to Tom…”

The Loss of the Dream:

Locate the passages below and in a sentence or two relate each to the end of Gatsby’s dream:

1. Ch. 8, pp.144-54 “It was dawn now on Long Island…” to the end of the chapter.

2. Ch. 9, pp.170-172 “Gatsby’s house was still empty when I left…” to the end of the chapter.

Conclusion: Complete this idea in three to four sentences.

In my opinion, Gatsby’s mistake was:

Students write a page response, using evidence from the text, to the following:

“American Dream Faces Harsh New Reality”, Ari Shapiro

http://www.npr.org/2012/05/29/153513153/american-dream-faces-harsh-new-reality

American Dream Faces Harsh New Reality

May 29, 20123:01 AM ETHeard on Morning EditionARI SHAPIROFacebookTwitterTumblrInstagram

iThe American Dream has long evoked the idea that the next generation will have a better life than the previous one. Today, many Americans feel that dream is in jeopardy.H. Armstron Roberts/CORBISThe American Dream is a crucial thread in this country's tapestry, woven through politics, music and culture.

Though the phrase has different meanings to different people, it suggests an underlying

belief that hard work pays off and that the next generation will have a better life than the previous generation.

But three years after the worst recession in almost a century, the American Dream now feels in jeopardy to many.

The town of Lorain, Ohio, used to embody this dream. It was a place where you could get a good job, raise a family and comfortably retire.

"Now you can see what it is. Nothing," says John Beribak. "The shipyards are gone, the Ford plant is gone, the steel plant is gone." His voice cracks as he describes the town he's lived in his whole life.

"I mean, I grew up across the street from the steel plant when there was 15,000 people working there," he says. "My dad worked there. I worked there when I got out of the Air Force. It's just sad."

Uniquely AmericanThe American Dream is an implicit contract that says if you play by the rules, you'll move ahead. It's a faith that is almost unique to this country, says Michael Dimock of the Pew Research Center.

"When Germans or French are asked the same questions about whether it's within all of our power to get ahead, or whether our success is really determined by forces outside our control, most German and French respondents say, 'No, success is really beyond our control,' " Dimock says.

In the wake of the recession, that sentiment is now growing in this country.

"I think the American Dream for the average man doesn't exist anymore," retiree Linden Strandberg says on a recent visit to the Smithsonian American History museum in Washington, D.C.

The Strandberg family story has been repeated millions of times in the last century. His parents immigrated from Sweden in the 1920s for economic opportunity. Linden grew up and worked at the phone company in Chicago for 35 years.

"I wasn't smart enough to go to college, so I wanted to get a steady job with decent pay," he says. "With my overtime I was able to buy a house, take trips to Europe and visit relatives there. I don't think a young person — woman or man — coming out of high school now could ever achieve that."

This sense that the contract is threatened intrigued political scientist John Kenneth White of Catholic University. "We have a lack of confidence by many Americans in the future of the country," says White, who edited a collection of essays called The American Dream in the 21st Century.This crisis of confidence is not just because the economy is bad. In fact, the American Dream flowered at a time when the economy was at its worst.

"If you go back to the Great Depression where the American Dream originated as a concept, strikingly enough, there was still hope and optimism about the future," White says.

A Long History Of OptimismIn 1931, author James Adam wrote a book with the working title The American Dream. Ultimately it was retitled The Epic of America. Historians say that text marked the American Dream's emergence into the spotlight.Yet the underlying themes had been bubbling up through the American psyche for much longer. In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald opened his iconic novel The Great Gatsby with these lines:In my younger and more vulnerable years, my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since. Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, he told me, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.The American motifs of growth and optimism even stretch back as far as the

Constitutional Convention.

"The chair in which Washington sat had a sun, and the question was asked, is it rising or setting?" White says. "And the framers answered that question by saying it's a rising sun."

At that time, the American Dream was not available to everyone in the country. Black people were kept as slaves. Women were not allowed to vote or own property.

The story of the 20th century is one of the American Dream gradually being extended to more of the population.

Composer Aaron Copland, a gay Jewish son of immigrants, captured the expansive optimism of the American Dream in 1942, in his "Fanfare for the Common Man."

Six years later, the gospel singer Mahalia Jackson expressed her faith that blacks will "Move on Up a Little Higher." The single became an overnight sensation — the best-selling gospel record to date.

AROUND THE NATIONWe Want To Know: What Is Your American Dream?In 2009, President Obama looked back across those decades as he took the oath of office. He described his inauguration as a fulfillment of the American Dream, where "a man whose father less than 60 years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath."

While Obama embodies the American Dream in a powerful and specific way, this is a theme that every president and would-be president adopts in some fashion.

On the campaign trail, GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney talks about how his father grew up poor. "Only in America could a man like my dad become governor of a state where he once sold paint from the trunk of his car," he says.

"Only in America" is a universal phrase in domestic politics. The challenge for politicians today is to convince Americans that the phrase still applies — that hard work and dedication still guarantee success.

Skepticism GrowsThat faith is faltering, especially among the poor, says pollster Dimock. "Lower income whites and lower income African-Americans are more skeptical about the American Dream. Higher income blacks are pretty optimistic about the American Dream, as are higher income whites."

As cynical as this may seem, the numbers suggest that the people most likely to believe in the American Dream today are those who've already attained it.

"There's a certain truth to that," Dimock says. "There are people struggling. And what you're seeing especially right now are people who feel like they played the game the right way, like they did what they were supposed to do, and the rules they thought they could play by and be OK have changed on them somehow."

Economic statistics validate those feelings. According to the Census Bureau, an average man working full time made 10 percent less money last year than he did a decade ago.

The question for this country is, can the dream be restored? And if it can't, what does that mean for our identity as Americans? Or, as the poet Langston Hughes put it, "What happens to a dream deferred?"K-12 Use: K-12 teachers may make up to 30 copies of transcripts of NPR content for one-time classroom use. NPR's copyright notice must be legible. For more than 30 copies or to use audio, please contact the NPR Permissions Coordinator.

8. Narrative Writing

The Great Gatsby- Narrative WritingReinventing yourself

The novel is built on pretenses, fabrications, lies and mystery. Jay Gatsby is not the main character’s real name. Assume that you are given the opportunity to chart the course of your life much the way he charted his. Answer the following questions thoughtfully. You will put your answers in an envelope which will be sealed and kept until the end of the year. At that time, you

will be allowed to keep the envelope unopened, or you may open it to reflect on how your goals have changed in a few months.Write a paper that will include the following in a well thought out narrative:1. Name – if you wanted to change your name, what name would you adopt?2. Employment – what is your dream job? How long have you been in this field?3. Family – are you married? To whom? Children?4. Leisure time – what do you do for entertainment?5. Place in society – what do you do to improve the world?6. Setting – describe where you live7. Satisfaction – are you happy? Why/why not? Who is responsible for your feelings?8. Turning point in your life – what event or series of events led you to this place in your life?

9. Characterization The Great Gatsby Character Worksheet35 Points

Name: ________________________

Directions: Complete the chart for each character. For the Descriptive Phrase and Memorable Quote columns, choose direct quotes from the novel. (1 point for each box)

Descriptive Phrase

Memorable Quote

First Impression

One Word Description

Relationship to Other

Characters

Nick Carrawa

y

Daisy Buchana

n

Tom Buchana

n

Jordan Baker

Myrtle Wilson

Meyer Wolfshei

m

Jay Gatsby

10. Unit Wrap up

Unit Test

The Great Gatsby Exam(200 Points)

MatchingMatch the following characters with the correct descriptions. (1 point each)

1. Nick Carraway ____________ “one of the most powerful ends that ever played football at New Haven”2. Jay Gatsby ____________ His cufflinks are made of human molars.3. Dan Cody ____________ The victim of a hit-and-run accident4. Jordan Baker ____________ Daisy’s second cousin once removed5. Meyer Wolfshiem ____________ He wants to buy Tom Buchanan’s car.6. Tom Buchanan ____________ “She was incurably dishonest.”7. George Wilson ____________ “a product of the Nevada silver fields, of the Yukon, of every rush for metal since seventy-five.”8. Myrtle Wilson ____________ Dan Cody’s protégé9. Klipspringer ____________ He owns a yellow Rolls Royce10. Henry C. Gatz ____________ The “boarder” in Gatsby’s mansion

Match the following quotations with the correct characters. You may use the same character more than once.

11. “Her voice is full of money.”_____ a. Nick Carraway

12. “God knows what you’ve been doing, everything you’ve been doing. You may fool me, but you can’t fool God!”

_____ b. Daisy Buchanan13. “No amount of fire or freshness can challenge what a man will store up in his ghostly heart.”

_____ c. Tom Buchanan14. “He ran over Myrtle like you’d run over a dog and never even stopped his car.”

_____ d. Jay Gatsby15. “Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known.”

_____ e. George Wilson16. “I’d to just get one of those pink clouds and put you in it and push you around.”

_____ f. Jordan Baker17. “I hate careless people. That’s why I like you.”

_____ g. Meyer Wolfshiem18. “It’s up to us who are the dominant race to watch out or these other races will have control of things.”

_____19. “Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead. . . After that my own rule is to let everything alone.”

_____20. “I did love him once – but I loved you too.”

_____

Multiple Choice. Choose the best answer choice.

21. Which of the following events does not occur during the twenties?a. Women receive the right to voteb. Prohibition is enforcedc. World War I endsd. Duke Ellington performs for the Cotton Club

22. Which of the following statements demonstrates the thought process that the Harlem Renaissance opposes? a. “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” b. “He came down with a hundred people in four private cars and hired the whole floor of the Seelbach Hotel, and the day before the wedding he gave her a string of pearls valued at three hundred and fifty thousand dollars.”

c. “Nowadays people begin by sneering at family life and family institutions and next they’ll throw everything overboard and have intermarriage between black and white.” d. “God knows what you’ve been doing, everything you’ve been doing. You may fool me but you can’t fool God!” e. All of the above

23. Where do Myrtle and George Wilson live?a. West Egg c. Valley of Ashesb. East Egg d. New York City

24. Where does Jay Gatsby live?a. West Egg c. Valley of Ashesb. East Egg d. New York City

25. Where do Tom and Daisy Buchanan live?a. West Egg c. Valley of Ashesb. East Egg d. New York City

26. Where does Nick Caraway live?a. West Egg c. Valley of Ashesb. East Egg d. New York City

27. Which of the following characters can be considered “old money?”a. Daisy Buchanan c. Jay Gatsbyb. Dan Cody d. George Wilson

28. Which of the following characters is a member of the working class?a. Daisy Buchanan c. Jay Gatsbyb. Dan Cody d. George Wilson

29. With whom does Myrtle Wilson have an affair?a. Nick Carraway c. Tom Buchanan

b. Jay Gatsby d. Meyer Wolfsheim

30. With whom does Daisy Buchanan have an affair?a. Nick Carraway c. George Wilsonb. Jay Gatsby d. Meyer Wolfsheim

31. Which of the following colors is not associated with Daisy Buchanan? a. Yellow c. Blue b. White d. Green

32. Who does Nick date?a. Jordan Baker c. Myrtle Wilsonb. Ella Kaye d. Daisy Buchanan

33. Which of the following statements best describes Nick Carraway’s role as the narrator? a. As readers, we know the thoughts of every character. b. As readers, we can trust Nick completely. c. As readers, we only know what Nick tells us. d. None of the above.

34. What gift does Tom buy for his mistress in chapter 2?a. a pearl necklace c. golf clubsb. a dress d. a puppy

35. What does Gatsby always call Nick?a. Pal c. Old sportb. Buddy d. Old man

36. From where does Gatsby claim to recognize Nick? a. He recognizes him from the war.

b. He knew him in college. c. Daisy told him about Nick. d. Meyer Wolfshiem told him about Nick.

37. Where is the billboard of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?a. West Egg c. Valley of Ashesb. East Egg d. New York City

38. Which of the following describes Dr. T.J. Eckleburg? a. Dr. T.J. Eckleburg sees everything. b. Dr. T.J. Eckleburg represents commercialism and materialism. c. Dr. T.J. Eckleberg has blue eyes and yellow spectacles. d. George and Myrtle Wilson live across from Dr. T.J. Eckleburg. e. All of the above.

39. Which of the following statements describes the green light across from Jay Gatsby’s mansion? a. The green light symbolized Gatsby’s goal in life. b. The green light was on the property of Daisy Buchanan’s mansion. c. The green light represented Gatsby’s jealousy of Tom Buchanan. d. All of the above. e. None of the above.

40. In chapter 4 how does Gatsby explain his wealth? a. He inherited it from his family. b. He won it in the war. c. He earned it through bootlegging. d. He earned it by playing the stock market.

41. How does Jay Gatsby really earn his money? a. He inherits the money from his parents. b. He earns most of his money from the war.

c. He earns most of his money through the stock market. d. He owes his wealth to bootlegging and gambling.

42. Which of the following statements best describes Meyer Wolfsheim? a. He represents the seedy side of New York City with which Gatsby is connected. b. He represents the growing popularity of the stock market. Both he and Nick sell and trade bonds. c. He is a musician who represents the growing influence of jazz music in New York City. d. He is a politician in New York. Wolfsheim is living proof that the New York political system is corrupt.

43. Where was Daisy Buchanan originally from?a. Chicago c. Californiab. Louisville d. North Dakota

44. In chapter 5 when Gatsby reunites with Daisy, Fitzgerald writes, “His [Gatsby’s] head leaned back so far that it rested against the face of a defunct [broken] mantelpiece clock and from this position his distraught eyes stared down at Daisy who was sitting frightened but graceful on the edge of a stiff chair.” Which of the following best reflects this description of Jay Gatsby? a. “’Can’t repeat the past?’ he cried incredulously. ‘Why of course you can!’” b. “I had expected that Mr. Gatsby would be a florid and corpulent person in his middle years.” c. “Well, they say he’s a nephew or a cousin of Kaiser Wilhelm’s. That’s where all his money comes from.” d. “No amount of fire or freshness can challenge what a man will store up in his ghostly heart.”

45. Which of the following statements best explains the significance of Gatsby’s shirts in chapter 5? a. By throwing his shirts around the room, Gatsby rejects his wealth in front of Daisy. b. By throwing his shirts around the room, he proves that he has more money than Nick. c. When Daisy sees the shirts, she suddenly realizes that she should not have given up on Gatsby when he was poor. d. None of the above.

46. Where was Gatsby originally from?a. Chicago c. California

b. Louisville d. North Dakota

47. What did Gatsby’s father do for a living?a. He was a farmer. c. He was a stockbroker.b. He was a teacher. d. He was a bootlegger.

48. Who cheats Gatsby out of his inheritance from Dan Cody?a. Myrtle Wilson c. Tom Buchananb. Ella Kaye d. Daisy Buchanan

49. Why does Tom go to Gatsby’s party in chapter 6?a. He wants to watch Daisy. c. He wants to make business connections.b. He just wants to have fun. d. He wants to play polo.

50. In chapter 7, why does Gatsby fire all of his almost all of his servants? a. He did not fire them; they quit because they were tired of cleaning up after all of his parties. b. He did not want them to gossip. c. They were stealing from him. d. He could no longer afford them.

51. Which of the following statements best describes the Buchanan’s daughter? a. Tom Buchanan is incredibly devoted to her. b. She resembles her mother. Likewise, she will probably become like her mother. c. Tom and Daisy hardly ever mention her. They seem to be more concerned with material goods. d. None of the above.

52. Who kills Jay Gatsby?a. Nick Carraway c. Tom Buchananb. George Wilson d. Meyer Wolfsheim

53. Which of the following characters shows up at Gatsby’s funeral?

a. The man with the “owl eyes” c. Dan Codyb. Meyer Wolfsheim d. Klipspringer

54. By the end of the main narrative, how old is Nick?a. 25 c. 33b. 30 d. 35

55. Which of the following statements concerning the nouveau riche in The Great Gatsby is true? a. George and Myrtle Wilson are both members of the nouveau riche. b. East Egg consists mostly of members of the nouveau riche. c. Stereotypically, members of the nouveau riche are reserved. They tend to keep to themselves. d. It was not unusual for a member of the nouveau riche in The Great Gatsby to be involved in bootlegging.

56. Which of the following statements best characterizes the stereotype of the nouveau riche? a. “It’s up to us, who are the dominant race, to watch out or these other races will have control of things.” b. “Across the courtesy bay the white palaces of fashionable East Egg glittered along the water.” c. “His [Tom Buchanan’s] family were enormously wealthy – even in college his freedom with money was a matter of reproach.” d. “On weekends his Rolls-Royce became an omnibus, bearing parties to and from the city between nine in the morning and long past midnight.”

57. Which of the following quotations best exemplifies the theme of Existentialism? a. “With Jordan’s slender golden arm resting in mine we descended the steps and sauntered about the garden.” b. “He came down with a hundred people in four private cars and hired the whole floor of the Seelbach Hotel, and the day before the wedding he gave her a string of pearls valued at three hundred and fifty thousand dollars.” c. “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” d. “God knows what you’ve been doing, everything you’ve been doing. You may fool me but you can’t fool God!”

58. Which of the following quotations best exemplifies the theme of materialism? a. “With Jordan’s slender golden arm resting in mine we descended the steps and sauntered about the garden.” b. “He came down with a hundred people in four private cars and hired the whole floor of the Seelbach Hotel, and the day

Final Essay

before the wedding he gave her a string of pearls valued at three hundred and fifty thousand dollars.” c. “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” d. “God knows what you’ve been doing, everything you’ve been doing. You may fool me but you can’t fool God!”

59. When did Fitzgerald publish The Great Gatsby? a. 1920 b. 1925 c. 1927 d. 1932

The Great Gatsby ProjectWritten Analysis

Create a title page that incorporates:- The title of your paper (get creative!)- A symbol representing your character and/or theme. This must be an original symbol that you create to emphasize the

character or theme development that you will discuss in your paper. For example, don’t just put a movie image on your cover. You may use images as inspiration, but you need to make the symbol your own by either drawing it by hand, or designing it on your own. It can also be an object that you include with your paper.

On the back of your title page, include one paragraph explanation about how the symbol represents your character/theme.

• 5-paragraph essay detailing the development of one of the characters:- Jay Gatsby - Nick Carraway- Daisy Buchanan -Tom Buchanan

- Jordan Baker - Myrtle Wilson - George Wilson

• Connect the character to one of the following themes: - Death of the American Dream - Repeating the Past - Disparity of the Upper/Lower Class - Eyes/Blindness - Clash of Cultures - Immorality of the Jazz Age - Living a Lie

Analysis must include multiple pieces of cited textual evidence from the novel. It is important that all evidence is included correctly with:

- Introduction that provides context and/or transition- Quoted or paraphrased evidence with citation- Explanation of significance in your own words—this provides the analysis, tying back to the topics of each paragraph that

connects to the development of the theme throughout the novel.

Also include at least one critical source commenting on your chosen character or theme development. Remember that you will use this to support your ideas in some way.

Essay should be written in the third person using appropriate vocabulary. The conclusion should first restate (not repeat) the thesis and then provide your own evaluation of how well Fitzgerald developed

the chosen theme through the chosen character. Even though this is your opinion, it should still be written in the third person. Include a works cited page.

The Great Gatsby Project Rubric Name: _____________________________ Date: _______________ Period: ______

Analysis Essay4 3 2 1

Introduction Engaging hook/lead Skillful thesis that clearly and

articulately defines theme message and introduces support

Interesting hook/lead Adequate thesis that defines

theme message and introduces support

Somewhat interesting hook/lead Adequate thesis that mostly

defines theme message and introduces support

Weak hook/lead—minimally creates interest

Attempts thesis that may not fully define theme message or introduce support

Body Skillful topic sentences provide transition and maintain assertion about idea

Evidence is skillfully sandwiched to develop strong analysis and development of ideas

Clincher statements fully connect idea of paragraph back to thesis

Use of strong transitions throughout smoothly connects ideas

Uses critical source(s) in a logical way that expertly supports ideas.

Adequate topic sentences mostly provide transition and maintain assertion about idea

Evidence is sandwiched to develop adequate analysis and development of ideas

Clincher statements connect idea of paragraph back to thesis

Use of good transitions throughout most of work connects ideas

Uses critical source(s) to support ideas.

Topic sentences provide minimal transition and/ assertion about idea

Evidence is sandwiched but may not fully develop analysis of ideas

Clincher statements are attempted but may not clearly connect back to thesis

May need more/better transitions to improve clarity or connection of ideas

Uses critical source(s) but not in a way that supports own ideas.

Topic sentences are missing transition or clear assertion and may instead just use a fact, evidence, or detail better suited for paragraph development.

Evidence is present but not fully sandwiched, analysis is weak or minimal, relevance of evidence may not be clearly articulated

Clincher are weak/minimal or provide little if any connection back to thesis

Need transitions as ideas are disconnected causing reader confusion

Critical source(s) used do not improve the writing.

Conclusion Articulate restatement of thesis Articulate and insightful

evaluation of effectiveness of Fitzgerald’s development of character and theme.

Adequate restatement of thesis Thoughtful evaluation of

effectiveness of Fitzgerald’s development of character and theme.

Has restatement of thesis but it may be too repetitive of thesis

Provides evaluation of effectiveness of Fitzgerald’s development of character and theme.

Restatement of thesis is minimal or mostly repetitive of thesis.

Evaluation of effectiveness of theme development is minimal and may focus more on summarizing the paper or Fitzgerald’s story.

Style, Conventions & MLA

Writer uses vivid and precise vocabulary.

Varied sentence structure adds to the dynamic flow of ideas.

Writer’s personality is consistently reflected in voice and tone of paper

Uses third person point of view. Writer consistently follows MLA

format, and citations are properly used with minimal errors.

Citations match the works cited page.

Errors in conventions are few and minor.

Writer uses accurate vocabulary. Somewhat varied sentence

structure assists the flow of ideas. Writer’s personality is reflected

somewhat consistently in voice and tone of paper

Uses third person point of view. Writer mostly follows MLA format

and citations, though problems exist in:1st page heading, header, margins, parenthetical citations, and/or works cited page.

There are errors in conventions.

Writer uses imprecise yet functional vocabulary.

Sentences tend to flow routinely but may have a halting cadence.

Writer’s personality and tone lack energy and first or second person point of view may be used.

Writer inconsistently follows MLA format and citations, and problems exist in:1st page heading, header, margins, parenthetical citations, and/or works cited page.

Errors in conventions impede the reader’s understanding.

Writer chooses poor and inaccurate words to convey meaning.

Little to no sentence variety is apparent which lends to the paper’s dullness.

Writer’s voice is non-existent/too informal.

Multiple errors in format, citations and conventions exist and detract from writing.

Title Page and Explanation

Symbol does an excellent job of representing a character and/or theme.

Explanation is completely clear and logical about what the symbol represents and why.

Symbol creatively represents a character and/or theme in an original way.

Explanation is mostly clear about what the symbol represents and why.

Symbol basically represents character and/or theme and shows some originality.

Explanation is basic and explains what the symbol is but may not include why it was created.

Symbol does not represent a character or a theme. May be unoriginal.

Minimal explanation is given.

11. Chapter Questions/Class Discussion

The Great Gatsby – Comprehension QuestionsAnswer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES. In order to receive full credit, you need to write down the page number each answer was found. You will need to answer these questions while you are reading the chapter.

Chapter 11.) Who is the narrator? Where is he from?2.) How does Nick know Daisy? Tom?3.) What is the name of the book Tom is reading? What does this show us about him?4.) Who is Jordan Baker?5.) Who is Gatsby?

For class discussion:A. Why does Daisy say she hoped her daughter would be a beautiful fool?B. What kind of relationship do Tom and Daisy have?

Chapter 21.) What and where is the “Valley of Ashes”?2.) Who is George Wilson? What is his wife’s name?3.) What is the relationship between Myrtle Wilson and Tom Buchanan?4.) Does Nick feel comfortable at the party in the apartment?5.) How does Myrtle’s nose end up broken?

For class discussion:A. According to Catherine, Myrtle’s sister, why don’t Tom and Daisy Buchanan get a

divorce? Is this the truth? If not, how/why did this rumor start?B. Why is it strange about the way Myrtle talks about the servants?

Chapter 31.) Explain the invitation process for Gatsby’s parties.2.) Give a minimum of 3 details about Gatsby’s parties.3.) Who is the “owl-eyed man” and what does he do while the party is going on?4.) Does Gatsby get involved in the festivities of his parties? Give examples in your answers.5.) Is Jordan an honest person? Give examples

For class discussion:A. What 2 reasons keep Nick from falling in love with Jordan?B. What kind of rumors are there about Gatsby? Why are there so many rumors, in other

words, why do people care so much?

Chapter 41.) Who is known as “the boarder”?2.) Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?3.) List 3 facts Gatsby provides about his background.4.) What do we learn about the history of Gatsby and Daisy?5.) What is interesting about Gatsby’s appraisal (opinion) of Jordan?

For class discussion:A. Why does Gatsby call Nick “old sport”?B. How do you think Nick feels when Tom comes over to talk with him while he is at lunch

with Gatsby and Wolfsheim?

Chapter 51.) Why does Gatsby want to have Nick’s lawn cut?2.) Why does Gatsby say he’s going to go home right before the lunch at Nick’s?3.) Why do they end up going to Gatsby’s house later?4.) What does Gatsby say about his wealth that contradicts what he had previously told Nick?5.) What does Gatsby throw in front of Daisy and Nick? What does this scene tell us about

Gatsby (thing about material possessions)?

For class discussion:A. Why does Gatsby allow Klipspringer to stay at his house?B. Thoroughly explain how Gatsby feels about Daisy.

Chapter 61. What is Gatsby’s real history? Where is he from and what is his name?2. What did Dan Cody do for Gatsby? What did Gatsby learn from him?3. What is Daisy’s opinion of Gatsby’s party? How does this affect him?

4. How does Gatsby act when the visiting trio (including Tom Buchanan) comes to visit? How do they act toward him?

5. Why does Tom immediately sense that Gatsby is a bootlegger?

For class discussion:A. What does Gatsby want from Daisy?

Chapter 71. What has changed at Gatsby’s house? What reason does Gatsby give for these changes?2. What does Gatsby decide he is going to do the day he goes3. Why does Gatsby look at Daisy’s daughter Pammy with surprise?4. What reasons does George give for wanting to move away?5. Who is looking out the window above George’s garage? Why is he/she jealous?6. Why is Gatsby surprised when Daisy says, “I did love him [Tom] once - but I loved you

too”?7. Who is killed? How is he/she killed?8. Why does Tom say, “That yellow car I was driving this afternoon wasn’t mine---do you

hear? I haven’t seen it all afternoon”? What are his potential motives?9. Whose birthday is it? How old is he/she turning?10. What is the tone/mood of the scene where Daisy and Tom ate at the kitchen table?

For class discussion:A. Describe each person’s connection to the yellow car:1. Daisy2. Tom3. Myrtle4. Gatsby

Chapter 81. How does Gatsby’s house seem to Nick during his visit?2. Why does Gatsby feel “married” to Daisy?3. What attracts Daisy to Tom Buchanan?4. Why does Nick say, “They’re a rotten crowd…You’re worth the whole damn bunch put

together”? Why is it good that he chose this moment to say this to Gatsby?

5. What ultimately happens to Gatsby? What happens to George Wilson?

For class discussion:A. What is the significance of Doctor Eckleburg’s eyes?B. What does it show about Gatsby when he says, “what was the use of doing great

things if I could have a better time telling her what I was going to do”?

Chapter 91. Why does Nick feel he is responsible for taking care of the situation?2. What is the father’s perception of his son and his son’s life?3. Why isn’t Klipspringer going to attend the funeral?4. Why is it significant that the man with owl-eyed glasses is the only other person to come

to Gatsby’s funeral?5. Why does Nick say that Tom and Daisy are “careless people”?

For class discussion:A. What does Nick mean by his comment, “I’m thirty…I’m five years too old to lie to

myself and call it honor”?B. What is Gatsby’s dream?C. What is the significance of the last line of the novel: “so we beat on, boats against

the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past”?

Great Gatsby Vocabulary by Chapter

CHAPTER ONE abortive – fruitless; cut short complacency – self-satisfaction contemptuously – hateful incredulously – skeptically supercilious – coolly conceited corroborate – make more certain; confirm cynical – distrusting, criticizing

CHAPTER TWO anemic – lacking vitality incessant – constant; nonstop obscure – vague strident – harsh and insistent vicinity – surrounding area grotesque gardens - fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarreimpenetrable cloud - dense; cannot be penetrated, pierced, entered

CHAPTER THREE discordant – clashing malevolence – ill will ineptly – foolishly permeate – spread through vehemently – powerfully; avidly permeate – to fill up, seep into; to saturate innuendo - an indirect hint or

suggestion about a person or thing, especially of an insulting or an offensive nature

CHAPTER FOUR denizen – regular/frequent visitor gilt – golden inevitably – unavoidably punctilious – careful; exacting sporadic – infrequent sporadic - periodic; random; happening at irregular intervals disconcerting - confusing; disturbing; causing emotional disturbance

CHAPTER FIVE gaudily – flashily harrowed – tormented nebulous – indistinct; unclear obstinate – not easily subdued scanty – less than sufficient exultation- the act or condition of rejoicing greatly postern - a private entrance or any entrance other than the main one jonquil- a narcissus; a fragrant, yellow or white flower

CHAPTER SIX conceit – fanciful ideas ineffable – indescribable laudable – praiseworthy notoriety – fame ramifications – consequences robust - strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous ramification - a development or consequence that complicates a situation turgid - excessively ornate or complex in style or language

CHAPTER SEVEN boisterously – rowdily irreverent – lacking apt respect perturbed – bothered morbid – gloomy; gruesome stagnant – stale medium - a person through whom the spirits of the dead are alleged to be able to contact the living alight(ed) - to encounter or notice something accidentally inviolate - free from violation, injury, desecration, or outrage

CHAPTER EIGHT amorphous – shapeless benediction – blessing fortuitous – by chance pandered – gratified transitory – brief; temporary cahoots - questionable collaboration; secret partnership divot - a small lump of grass and earth accidentally dug out of the ground while playing a sport, especially golf tactful - having or showing concern upsetting or offending people; polite; sensitive to the feelings of others

CHAPTER NINE rasping – abrasively irritatingly bulbous – bulb-like reverent – awed and respectful superfluous –extra; unnecessary surmise – conclude; infer pander - to cater to the lower tastes and desires of others or to exploit their weaknesses aesthetic - of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste commensurate - corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree; proportionate; adequate