Chapter 5 Quiz & Class Divisions Quiz

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Before we begin chapter 6 of The Great Gatsby please take the quiz on Chapter 5 and the Class Divisions Quiz.  (You completed Chapter 5 questions for homework and may use them on the quiz).  After you have completed the quizzes, please copy Chapter 6 questions into your ENGLISH JOURNAL.

NOTE:  Your assignment on "Class and the American Dream" is due

 CHAPTER 5 QUIZ:    Chapter 5 Quiz

CLASS DIVISIONS QUIZ:     Class Divisions Quiz

 CHAPTER 6 QUESTIONS
1.  What is Gatsby's real history?  Where is he from and what is his name?
2.  What did Dan Cody do for Gatsby?
3.  What is the significance of the scene with the Sloane's and Tom who stop by Gatsby's for a drink?
4.  What is Daisy's opinion of Gatsby's party?  How does this affect him?
5.  What does Gatsby want from Daisy?
6.  Record a line from the last two pages of Chapter 6 that is especially meaningful.  Explain its meaning/significance.
 

The Great Gatsby, Chapter 5

 NOTE:  Assignment on "Class and the American Dream" is due tomorrow.  There will be a quiz on the article.

We will begin Chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby right away -- please be ready to begin!  

Complete chapter 5 questions for homework.  Quiz on Chapter 5 tomorrow.  Finish reading chapter 5 for homework. 

The Great Gatsby, Chapter 4 & 5

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1.  We will begin reading right away -- Complete questions for chapter 4.
 2.   Chapter 4 Quiz  

3.  Copy Chapter 5 questions into your English Journal:

    

Chapter 5 Questions

1.  Describe the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy.

2.  How long did it take Gatsby to make the money to buy the mansion?

3.  What did Gatsby do to impress Daisy?

4.  What had the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby?

5.  What does the following line mean:  "The vitality of his illusion had gone beyond Daisy -- beyond everything."

NOTE:  The assignment on "Class and the American Dream" is due Thursday.  There will be a quiz on the article. 

The Great Gatsby, Chapter 4

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1. Reading -- Please read quietly while your netbooks are warming up . . . . at the bell.

2.  Please go to the following link for a quiz on Chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby:  Chapter 3 Quiz
      
3.  Please copy Chapter 4 questions into your ENGLISH JOURNAL and complete for homework:

 Chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby

1.  What irony is conveyed in the first two paragraphs of Chapter 4?

2.  Who is Klipspringer?

3.  What does Gatsby tell Nick about himself?

4.   What "matter" did Gatsby have Jordan Baker discuss with Nick?
5.  Who is Wolfshiem?
6.  What does Wolfshiem tell Nick about Gatsby?
7.  What is an interesting detail about Wolfshiem?
8.  What does Jordan tell Nick about Daisy, Gatsby, and Tom?
9.  A line that describes Gatsby: _________________________________________
10.  A line that describes Gatsby: ________________________________________
    
 4.  Article of the Week #15 
     This assignment is due Thursday.  There will also be a quiz on the article on Thursday.  Explain the author's point and the extent to which you agree or disagree.  Also, explain how the article relates to Gatsby.  (You are also receiving a hard copy).

EAP Test

EAP Test Today

(Early Assessment Program -- a test of your college readiness in reading and writing)

 Please be ready to listen to instructions at the bell.  This test should take the entire period.  Do the best that you can.  If you finish before the end of the period, please take out your reading -- either The Great Gatsby or your selected independent reading.  Please allow a quiet environment for ALL students to finish the test.  You will receive class credit for completing this test.

At the top of your answer document print:
*Your name
* My name (Baltrushes)
* School (Point Loma High School)
* District (San Diego Unified School District)

NOTE: You do not need to bubble in anything except #4 for the Version number.

The Great Gatsby -- Chapter 3

We will not be using the netbooks today. 

Independent Reading -- Please have your copy of The Great Gatsby out and begin quiet reading at the bell  for credit.

NOTE:  EAP Test tomorrow.  You will have the entire period to write.  Since some of you will finish before others, it is important to have a quiet activity.  Please have your copy of The Great Gatsby to read when you complete the test.

We will finish reading Chapter 3 today -- please complete the questions for homework.  




 

Chapter Two Quiz

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At the bell, please begin class with some quiet reading.  Thank you to those who do this everyday with no reminder -- I really do appreciate your positive response.

You may refer to your questions for chapter two for help on the quiz:         Chapter Two Quiz 

When you have completed the quiz, please copy Chapter 3 questions into your ENGLISH JOURNAL and quietly begin reading Chapter 3. 

Chapter 3 Questions

1.  Describe Gatsby's wealth.  What are some of the things that represent wealth?
2.  What kind of people come to Gatsby's parties?
3.  Why did Nick Carraway go to the party?
4.  How does Nick meet Gatsby?
5.  What are some of the stories about Gatsby?
6.  Is Gatsby a "phony"?
7.  What is the contrast between Gatsby and his party? 
8.  Describe Nick's relationship with Jordan.
9.  A line that caught my attention is ___________.
10. A line that caught my attention is ___________.