Chapter 5 Review / Vocab Review Chapters 4 & 5
The Great Gatsby
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Fluctuate / punctilious / somnambulate / juxtaposition / benediction / façade / defunct / obstinate / vestige / nebulous
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The elegance of the Devon Tower begins with its luxurious ___________________.
Following the sermon, the preacher offered a ___________________ over the congregation.
Without my morning coffee, I would appear to ________________________ down the hallway.
Sherlock Holmes, and the irreplaceable Watson, searched for any __________________ of a clue.
A majority of Oklahomans are _____________________ in their opinions on gun control.
Jeremy takes insulin to insure that his blood-sugar does not _____________________.
Sheriff Rick Grimes’ primary task is to ensure that all walkers are __________________.
While searching for Joe Carroll, Ryan Hardy must remain _____________________ in his actions.
Carly left gummy bears on her dash in the summertime which created a ________________ blob.
The placement of Nick’s cottage to Gatsby’s mansion creates a unique _____________________.
1. Describe Gatsby’s behavior at the beginning of Chapter 5. Why is he acting awkward toward Nick?
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2. How does Nick respond to Gatsby’s behavior? What does he tell Gatsby?
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3. Why does Gatsby confront Nick about potential employment? What does Nick’s response tell us about his
character?
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4. Upon arriving at Nick’s place, Daisy states, “are you in love with me…or why did I have to come alone?”
Describe the awkward exchange and its significance to Daisy’s character. As a reader, we know that she is
to meet with Gatsby, but she seems to be looking for something more. What does this say about her
motivations?
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5. Ok, you know that I just couldn’t resist myself… What is the significance of the storm? What is the purpose
of this literary element?
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6. “I certainly am awfully glad to see you again.” In this quote, awfully glad is an example of what literary term?
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7. In the exchange between Gatsby and Daisy, compare the details in which they recall past conversations.
What does this exchange say about Gatsby?
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8. “…Like Kant at his church steeple, for half an hour.” In this quote, Nick makes reference to German
Philosopher Immanuel Kant who pondered the concepts of reality and morality whilst gazing at his steeple.
Following this statement, Nick continues to ponder situations regarding homes in the area, as well as the
taxation and expenses for the home owners. He finishes his moment by saying “Americans, while
occasionally willing to be serfs, have always been obstinate about peasantry.” (I’m getting there; trust me.)
What is Nick saying about himself? Is he a serf or a peasant? How is the quote applicable to the situation?
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9. Once Gatsby, Nick, and Daisy arrive at Gatsby’s house, there is a contradictory statement made on the
purchase of the house. What is Gatsby’s statement, and how does it go against his origin story in Chapter
4?
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10. “I keep it always full of interesting people, night and day. People who do interesting things. Celebrated
people.” In this quote, Gatsby attempts to justify his home as well as his parties by making his “friends”
seem important. Why would he need to do this? How does this relate to the stories told about Gatsby’s good
deeds in Chapter 3, and his attempt to give Nick a job in the beginning of Chapter 5?
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11. Describe the scene in which Daisy becomes emotional because of Gatsby’s shirts. In what ways are
Gatsby’s shirts relatable to his wealth? (Yep…that happened)
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12. “You always have a green light at that burns all night at the end of your dock.” Following this quote, Nick
states that Gatsby’s “count of enchanted objects had diminished by one.” What is this statement in
reference to? How does the green light connect to the American Dream?
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13. Describe Nick’s tone at the end of Chapter 5. Do you feel sorry for him? Did Gatsby use Nick?
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