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F. Scott Fitzgerald: Great American Writer – Fast Facts | History

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When you hear “Great American Writer,” what qualities do you think of?
What do you think a “fast facts” video will include about a writer’s life?

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F. Scott Fitzgerald: Great American Writer – Fast Facts | History

Early life, education, and first success (00:00 – 01:43)

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1. Which novel is named as one of the greatest novels of all time?

The Last Tycoon
This Side of Paradise
Tender Is the Night
The Great Gatsby

2. What happened to Fitzgerald’s academics in college because of his devotion to writing?

He stopped writing completely
He graduated early with honors
His academics suffered and he had to leave after 3 years
He transferred to another university

3. What is said about his first novel, This Side of Paradise?

It sold poorly at first but became popular later
It was rejected by publishers for years
It was an immediate bestseller and made him incredibly wealthy
It was published only after The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald: Great American Writer – Fast Facts | History

France, Gatsby, and writing for magazines (01:43 – 02:40)

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1. Why did Fitzgerald move to France in 1924?

Hoping to spark his creativity
To join a university as a professor
To escape the Jazz Age
To work as a journalist

2. What does the video say about the word “Gatsby” in American English?

It is mainly used to describe sadness
It has entered the American vocabulary and “means something”
It is used only in literature classes
It became the name of a real historical person

3. Where were many of Fitzgerald’s 178 stories published?

In magazines such as the Saturday Evening Post and Esquire
Only in books
In government newspapers
Only in Princeton’s student newspaper

F. Scott Fitzgerald: Great American Writer – Fast Facts | History

Later struggles, Hollywood, and legacy (02:40 – 03:55)

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1. Why did Fitzgerald go to Hollywood in 1937?

To direct movies
To open a publishing company
To write screenplays to make money as quickly as possible
To retire from writing

2. How did Fitzgerald die?

From pneumonia
In a war
In a car accident
Of a heart attack

3. Which line from The Great Gatsby is quoted in the video?

“All animals are equal…”
“It was the best of times…”
“So we beat on, boats against the current…”
“Call me Ishmael.”

F. Scott Fitzgerald: Great American Writer – Fast Facts | History

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1. What is the main purpose of the video?

To review a modern movie adaptation of The Great Gatsby
To teach how to write a novel step by step
To compare American writers using statistics only
To give a short biography and explain Fitzgerald’s importance

2. According to the video, what helped Fitzgerald financially while he worked on novels?

A long-term teaching job
Selling paintings in France
Winning a government grant
Writing and publishing stories in popular magazines

3. Which theme is emphasized when describing Fitzgerald’s reputation?

His invention of new printing technology
His ability to capture something essential about America
His scientific discoveries
His role as a political leader

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

F. Scott Fitzgerald: Great American Writer – Fast Facts | History

Do you think a writer needs to be financially successful to create great work? Why or why not?
The video says Fitzgerald “captured something essential about America.” What can literature reveal about a country or culture?
The word “Gatsby” is used to describe a certain style or lifestyle. Are there books, movies, or characters in your culture that became adjectives?
How should we remember artists who struggled with problems like addiction or depression: mainly for their work, their life story, or both?