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Literary Analysis: "The Great Gatsby" Jaelyz Rodriguez and Mia Serrano.

Read the following passage from F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" to build
understanding:

"In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and
the champagne and the stars. At high tide in the afternoon I watched his guests diving from
the tower of his raft or taking the sun on the hot sand of his beach while his two motor-
boats slit the waters of the Sound, drawing aquaplanes over cataracts of foam. On week-
ends his Rolls-Royce became an omnibus, bearing parties to and from the city between nine
in the morning and long past midnight, while his station wagon scampered like a brisk
yellow bug to meet all trains."

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words.

1. In his blue gardens, men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings
and the champagne and the stars.

2. At high tide in the afternoon, I watched his guests diving from the tower of his raft.

3. On week-ends, his Rolls-Royce became an omnibus

4. His two motor-boats slit the waters of the Sound.

5. His station wagon scampered like a brisk yellow bug to meet all trains.

Word bank: blue, moths, high, tower, omnibus, motor-boats, brisk

Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question.

1. What does the passage suggest about Gatsby's parties?

○ A) They are small and intimate gatherings.

○ B) They are well-attended and extravagant.

○ C) They are infrequent and formal.

○ D) They are quiet and somber.

2. Which vehicle is described as an "omnibus" in the passage?

○ A) Motor-boat

○ B) Station wagon

○ C) Rolls-Royce

○ D) Train

3. What time of day does Gatsby's party seem to peak, according to the passage?
○ A) Early morning

○ B) Noon

○ C) Late afternoon

○ D) Midnight

4. How is Gatsby's station wagon described in the passage?

○ A) Large and slow

○ B) Shiny and new

○ C) Quick and efficient

○ D) Old and noisy

5. The guests are compared to which insects in the passage?

○ A) Butterflies

○ B) Bees

○ C) Moths

○ D) Flies

Open Ended Questions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

1. Describe the atmosphere of Gatsby's parties based on the passage.

The atmosphere of Gatsby’s parties are extravagant and exciting. Fitzgerald


describes them as grand parties with many walks of life attending. There are guests
that arrive in luxury cars and luxury dresses and spend their afternoon with alcohol,
food, and music.

2. How does Fitzgerald use imagery to convey the extravagance of Gatsby's lifestyle?

His parties are depicted as overflowing with champagne, shimmering lights, and
extravagant decorations. There are orchestras playing, buffets, and a diversity of
guests who show up to the parties. Showing his own extravagant nature.

3. Reflect on the symbolism of the vehicles mentioned in the passage. What might they
represent about Gatsby's character or life?

Gatsby’s car symbolizes his wealth as well as ambition. The car also shows his recklessness
and instability as it was later involved with Myrtle’s death.

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