Student Name: The Great Gatsby Questions Part A Short Answers

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Student Name: _____________________________

The Great Gatsby Questions

Part A Short Answers (17 Marks K/U)

1.

Explain how the movie uses setting to emphasize the differences between the social classes. (2 marks)

2.

In the story, Tom and Daisy are part of the established upper class, while Gatsby is part of the class known as the nouveau riche. Decide which social group you would want to belong to and explain why. (2 marks)

3.

Discuss what the symbol of green light at the end of Daisy’s dock represent in the movie. (1 mark)

4.

List two rumours about Mr. Gatsby. (2 marks)

5.

Compare and contrast the characters of Tom and Gatsby. (4 marks)

6.

Discuss what led to the downfall of Gatsby’s dream. (2 marks)

7.

What is different about the men’s and women’s fashion in the 1920’s compared to modern day fashion? (2 marks)

8.

Why was Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire), a Yale University graduate and World War 1 veteran, staying at a sanatorium? (1 mark)

9.

What is revealed from Gatsby’s funeral? (1 mark)

Part B Long Answer (10 Marks)

Chose one of the following and answer of next page. i.

Dearest……

Compose a letter that Gatsby might have sent of Daisy before his death talking about how he and Daisy were victims and victors of the 1920’s. ii.

Cause of Death

Examine the evidence surrounding the deaths of some of the characters in the movie. Write up a coroner’s inquest report regarding the deaths and include a reason/justification for their death. Choose one of the following characters:

Myrtle Wilson

Gatsby

George Wilson

Part B Response

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Part C 1920’s Photos (10 Marks Application)

For each picture explain what it tells us about the 1920,s. Each picture must provide a different point of view.

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