| what is the valley of ashes | Between NYC & Long Island (East & West Egg). representing A place where ashes have been dumped by the road. The empty lives that are devoid of ideals or spirituality. |
| what are the “eyes of Dr. T.J Eckleburg”? | The eyes of Dr. Eckleburg are literally eyes on a billboard and figuratively witness to the comings and goings and the deeds of those who pass through the Valley of Ashes. |
| Who did Tom take Nick to meet | Myrtle, his mistress |
| Identify Myrtle and George Wilson. | Myrtle Wilson is Tom’s Mistress. George is her husband. |
| what did Mrs. Wilson buy when she was out with Tom and Nick? | dog, cold cream, town tattle, perfume, and a movie magazine |
| Where did they go? What was at 158th Street? | Tom’s flat was at 158th Street; this is where he carried on his affair with Myrtle. |
| identify Catherine and Mr and Mrs. MckeeMyrtle’s sister, married couple, neighbors in apartment complex | Myrtle’s sister, married couple, neighbors in apartment complex |
| what does Catherine tell nick about Gatsby? | he’s Kisser Wilheims nephew |
| what reason did myrtle give for marrying George? | she thought he was a gentleman |
| what did tom do to myrtle when she mentioned Daisy’s’ name? | breaks her nose |
chapter 2 study guide (great gatsby)
March 26, 2020