10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. Why does Gatsby move to West Egg and build his mansion?
2. What does Nick mean when he tells Gatsby that you cannot repeat the past?
3. How does Daisy's voice reflect her character?
4. What is the significance of the Valley of Ashes in the novel?
5. What does Gatsby tell Nick about who was driving the car when Myrtle was hit?
6. How does Tom manipulate George Wilson after Myrtle's death?
7. What does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock represent to Gatsby?
8. Why does almost no one attend Gatsby's funeral?
9. What does Gatsby's childhood self-improvement schedule reveal about his character?
10. What does the novel suggest about the American Dream through Gatsby's fate?
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How this guide is built
This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
