The Great Gatsby- ACA A
Chapter 3
Due ___________________
You must complete both parts to the assignment on separate paper
Part A: 50 points: take notes as you read and record them on separate paper
What did you learn about Gatsby throughout this chapter? Write down at least 4 facts and the
page they came from. Then, comment on those facts- which do you think are true? WHY?
You can set up your paper this way:
FACT
PG
MY COMMENT
Part B: 50 points complete as you get to each question
Respond to the following study guide questions.
1. List three examples of Gatsby’s elaborate, expensive preparations for the party described in
chapter 3. (include page/ direct quotation)
2. How intimate is this party? What kind of people are here? (include page/ direct quotation)
3. What does Nick seem to think about Jordan? What details tell you this?
4. Describe Gatsby the first time Nick sees him. What does Nick think of Gatsby after meeting
him? (include page/ direct quotation)
5. Pay attention to Nick's judgments. What do they reveal about his character that he does this
(especially in relation to his opening comments in chapter 1)?
6. Towards the end of the chapter there is a car accident. What happens? What does this show
about people here? Pick a quotation that backs up your statement. (include page/ direct
quotation)
7. What was Nick’s life like for the summer? (end of chapter) Discuss a few things!
The Great Gatsby- ACA A
Chapter 4
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Due ___________________
You must complete both parts to the assignment on separate paper
Part A: As you read, respond to the following questions.
1. At the beginning of chapter 4, Nick mentions three rumors about the mysterious Gatsby that his guests have
passed around at the parties. What are they? (include direct quotation/ pg number)
2. Driving into the city, Gatsby tells Nick about himself. Where does he claim to have gotten his money?
Where does he claim to have been educated?
3. Whom does Nick meet at lunch with Gatsby? What is this man like? What interesting fact does Gatsby
reveal about this man after lunch ends?
(include direct quotation/ pg number)
4. What matter does Jordan speak to Nick about? How does she know this information?
5. Later that afternoon, Jordan tells Nick how Daisy came to marry Tom. Whom did Jordan see sitting in a car
with Daisy in October 1917? How did Daisy feel on her wedding day? (include direct quotation to support)
6. What favor does Gatsby want from Nick? What do you think Gatsby’s motive is?  respond with your
opinion, but support with EVIDENCE from the text
Part B: after you read
Decide WHICH rumor(s) you believe to be true. Explain why in a few sentences. 