The Great Gatsby Study Guide

Chapter 4

1. Language usage: use each of the following words in a sentence. Each sentence
should reveal that you understand the meaning of the word.

 punctilious
 somnambulist
 fluctuate
 sporadic
 elicit
 jauntily

2. Briefly summarise the events in this chapter.

3. Reading Comprehension: Answer each question in as much detail as you can.

Provide enough information to establish that you read the chapter carefully.

a) After Jordan has proposed Gatsby’s request, Nick states, “something worried me.”
What might that be?
b) Briefly outline the major events of Gatsby’s life, according to his own account
c) List all of the rumors told about Gatsby.

4. Analysing Language: affectations

“Old Sport”
 What does this phrase mean?
 Why do you think that Gatsby uses it?
 What might be a modern day equivalent?