The Great Gatsby Midterm Study Guide PDF

**Short Answer Questions** **The Great Gatsby Midterm Chapters 1-5 Study Guide** **TYPE ALL ANSWERS IN BLUE** 1\. What advice did the narrator's father give him as a child that he still remembers as an adult? It's important to keep in mind when you want to judge someone, because not everyone has...

**Short Answer Questions** **The Great Gatsby Midterm Chapters 1-5 Study Guide** **TYPE ALL ANSWERS IN BLUE** 1\. What advice did the narrator's father give him as a child that he still remembers as an adult? It's important to keep in mind when you want to judge someone, because not everyone has the same opportunities as you. 2\. What quality does the narrator give to Gatsby as he describes the man? He is very complicated but in a good way. 3\. What career does the narrator pursue after returning from the Great War? A bond business. 4\. What view does the narrator have from his new home? Gatsby's lawn with some water. 5\. What type of house do the narrator's old friends live in? The eastern egg that is cheerful and elaborate 6\. How does the narrator describe Tom Buchanan's body? He had a muscular build, with an arrogant look in his eyes, and he was always leaning forward. 7\. Who is the slender young woman with the charming face that emanates discontent whom Nick meets at dinner with the Buchanans? Jordan Baker 8\. How does the narrator describe his cousin's face? She has a bright face, but she is also sad and lonely. 9\. What is Tom Buchanan's view of racial equality? He is a racist. 10\. What object does Nick remind Daisy of? A rose. 11\. What is Daisy's reaction when she hears she gave birth to a little girl? She wants her to be a beautiful fool. 12\. When Nick discovers Miss Baker's name is Jordan, where does he remember seeing her before? She is a professional golfer. 13\. Why does Nick decide not to call out to Gatsby when he sees him standing outside? Gatsby seemed like he just wanted to be alone. 14\. What does Nick call the desolate area where the road meets the railroad and is between West Egg and New York? He called it a "valley of ashes". 15\. How do Tom's acquaintances feel about him bringing a mistress to popular restaurants? They felt bitter because he was bragging about it. 16\. Which of the following adjectives best describes Mr. Wilson? Impatient 17\. How does Nick describe Mrs. Wilson? She's thick but not very pretty 18\. What is Tom's response when Nick asks if Mr. Wilson objects to Tom seeing Mrs. Wilson? He claims that he was tricked into believing that she was heading off to New York to visit her sister. 19\. How do Tom and Mrs. Wilson remain discreet on the train to New York? She was in a different car 20\. Which of the following best describes Myrtle's sister? Fashionable 21\. How does Nick describe Mrs. McKee? Slender and worldly 22\. What is Mrs. Wilson's reaction when Mrs. McKee compliments her dress? She rejected it, saying it looks totally insane. 23\. What is Myrtle's opinion of her servants? She believes that they are trying to cheat on her. 24\. Where did Mr. McKee take the two photographs displayed in the downstairs apartment? He picked them up at Long Island. 25\. What does Catherine confide to Nick regarding Myrtle and Tom? Both of them can stand their spouses 26\. What lie does Catherine tell about Daisy? Daisy isn't a Catholic 27\. Why does Tom slap Mrs. Wilson, breaking her nose? She talked about Daisy even though she shouldn't have 28\. What does Nick hear coming from Gatsby's home on summer nights? Music and parties 29\. What brings Nick to Mr. Gatsby's mansion for the first time? He received an invitation to a party. 30\. How does Nick feel as he walks among the affluent guests at Gatsby's mansion? He feels lonely. 31\. What does Nick think the young Englishmen at Gatsby's party are selling? Cars, bonds, and insurance. 32\. What do the two girls in yellow say to Jordan when they see her at Gatsby's party? "I'm sorry you didn't win". 33\. What is one of the rumors about Gatsby that his guests talk about? People claimed he killed the man or he was working as a spy. 34\. Who is Jordan's escort to Gatsby's party? A persistent undergraduate 35\. What does Gatsby invite Nick to do on the morning after the party? Hydroplane 36\. How does Nick remember years later, the celebrities and other affluent people who visited Gatsby's mansion in the summer of 1922? He wrote them down on a timetable 37\. How can Nick tell that Gatsby suffers from restlessness? He has a nervous habits 38\. what does Gatsby reveal about his family while talking to Nick? They came from San Francisco and all of them passed away. 39\. What does Nick realize as Gatsby tells him about his past? He realizes why Jordan believed he was lying. 40\. What does Gatsby tell Nick about his time in the war? He got promoted to major, and the Allies gave him a decoration 41\. Why does Gatsby drift toward strangers? He tried to forget about the events that happened to him. 42\. What does Gatsby's luncheon guest reveal about an event that took place at the Metropole? A man was murdered there. 43\. What infamous 1919 event was Mr. Wolfsheim involved with? The World Series gamble 44\. What is the name of the young soldier Daisy, dated in 1917? Jay Gatsby 45\. What is Daisy's condition the day before her wedding? She was upset and drunk 46\. What does Gatsby want Jordan Baker to ask Nick? He wants Nick to ask Daisy to come over 47\. Why does Gatsby buy his mansion on the bay? He is on the other side of the bay from Daisy 48\. Why does Nick think his house is on fire when he returns from visiting Jordan? "The whole corner of the peninsula was blazing with light". 49\. What does Gatsby do when he realizes Nick does not make much money? He gave him a job opportunity. 50\. What request does Nick make of Daisy when he asks her to tea? "Don't bring Tom". 51\. How does Daisy greet Nick when she arrives in her car? "Are you in love with me, or why did I have to come alone?" 52\. How long has it been since Daisy and Gatsby have seen one another at the tea? 5 years 53\. What is Gatsby's reaction to the afternoon tea with Daisy? His reaction was a terrible mistake 54\. Where does Nick wait while Gatsby and Daisy talk? He walked out the back and ran to a massive black tree with massed leaves made from fabric against the rain. 55\. What is Daisy's emotional state when Nick returns to the room? Daisy's face was smeared with tears. As soon as Nick walked back into the room she jumped up and began wiping it with her handkerchief in front of the mirror. 56\. Why does Daisy begin to cry as Gatsby shows her his many shirts? She says that they are such beautiful shirts and it made her feel sad since she has never come across shirts that were so beautiful before. 57\. What does Gatsby always see at the end of Daisy's dock? A green light that burns all night 58\. Whom does Gatsby call to play the piano for Daisy and Nick? Mr. "Ewing" Klipspringer 59\. What does Gatsby find most entrancing about Daisy? Her voice had a changing, passionate warmth that felt the most unreal, and the timeless melody that will never fade away. 60\. Why does Nick go outside in the rain during tea? To leave Gatsby and Daisy in the room together