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Name: Tony Bui Date: 1/20/2021 Period:3rd

F. Scott Fitzgerald Biography Video Study Guide

1. What decade did F. Scott Fitzgerald make his fame and focus on in his writing?
The turn of the 20th Century.

2. What was this decade known as?

Roaring Twenties.

3. What famous relative was F. Scott Fitzgerald named after?

Francis Scott Key.

4. When Fitzgerald’s father lost all of his money, who helped support the family?
Young Scott’s mother Molly Fitzgerald who borrowed some money from her relatives to take care of their
financial situation.

5. Describe F. Scott Fitzgerald’s football career.

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s football career shortly ended before it even began since he is under 5’8 & weighs
138 lbs. He was cut from the team after the first practice.

6. How did F. Scott Fitzgerald become popular in college?

F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote for the university literary magazine and join the Triangle Club, Princeton’s most
prestigious theatrical group. He wrote musicals and occasionally starred in it.

7. Why did Ms. King, Fitzgerald’s first real love, break up with him?
Ms. King descended from a very rich family, ending the relationship because of Fitzgerald’s wealth status
– poor.

8. Describe F. Scott Fitzgerald’s military career.

In June 1918, F. Scott Fitzgerald reported to a military camp in Montgomery, Alabama as a second
lieutenant. Fitzgerald’s lack of combat experiences held him back from joining his regiment departing in
November 1918. He was discharged from his military duties.

9. Why did Fitzgerald’s fiancé call off the marriage?

In June 1919, Zelda Sayre, call off the marriage because $35 / week does not support the life-style she
wanted.

10. What was the name of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s wife?

Zelda Sayre.
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11. What amazing thing happened to Fitzgerald’s first book?

The Side of Paradise was accepted by the New York publication. The book effectively was a big success,
giving Fitzgerald fame and fortune.

12. Where did the Fitzgerald’s move to, that was also a popular place for other wealthy, artistic
Americans?
France in Europe

13. Who was considered Fitzgerald’s literary rival?

Ernest Hemingway

14. What was Fitzgerald’s wife diagnosed with?

Schizophrenia

15. How did Fitzgerald’s wife die?

A fire broke out in a mental asylum, trapping Zelda in the building. She perished in the flames.