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Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?
Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?
- Nick Carraway (correct)
- Daisy Buchanan
- Jay Gatsby
- Tom Buchanan
How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?
How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?
- They are childhood friends
- They are cousins
- They went to college together
- They are neighbors (correct)
How is Gatsby introduced in the novel?
How is Gatsby introduced in the novel?
- As a distant relative of Nick
- As a famous movie star
- As a mysterious and wealthy man (correct)
- As a poor and struggling artist
How does the narrator describe Gatsby?
How does the narrator describe Gatsby?
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What book is Tom reading? What does this say about Tom?
What book is Tom reading? What does this say about Tom?
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When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?
When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?
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The Great Gatsby Chapter 1 Comprehension Questions
- The narrator is Nick Carraway, and he is from the Midwest.
- Nick knows Daisy and Tom because he is Daisy's cousin and he went to school with Tom.
- The narrator describes Gatsby as having an "extraordinary gift for hope" and being "great".
- Tom is reading a book called "The Rise of the Colored Empires" which reflects his racist and supremacist views.
- Jordan Baker is a professional golfer and a friend of Daisy's.
- When asked about her daughter, Daisy says she hopes her daughter will be a "beautiful little fool".
- Gatsby is introduced in the novel through rumors and speculation about his past and his wealth.
- Daisy is depicted as a charming and somewhat shallow person, who is also accustomed to privilege and wealth.
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