The Great Gatsby Chp 2 (Day 5 Homework)

Name: ________________________________

Read Chp 2
Answer the Comprehension Questions

1. How does Nick meet Toms mistress (lover)?

2. How does Myrtle react to Toms arrival?
3. Describe George Wilson. How does he react to Toms arrival?
4. How does Myrtle behave as the party progresses?
5. Why, according to Catherine, has Tom not left Daisy to marry Myrtle?
6. Why did Tom break Myrtles nose?
7. How is breaking Myrtles nose consistent with Toms character? Judging by his treatment of
Myrtle and his wife Daisy, what is Toms attitude toward women?
8. Describe the valley of ashes. What does it look like?
9. What do you think the valley of ashes represents (symbolizes) in The Great Gatsby?
10. Describe Mr. Wilson and Myrtle. Do they fit in with the setting of the valley of ashes?
11. What more have you learned about Nick in this chapter? Is he similar or different than the
people he spends his time with?