Characters
Events
Symbols/Motifs
Quotes
Misc
100
Why does Daisy cry when she visits Gatsby’s mansion?
Because of the wealth of it all (not because of anything related to Gatsby)
100
How much time did Gatsby spend in Oxford?
5 months
100
What does the Valley of Ashes represent? Poverty, hopelessness, unhappiness, the fatigue of life
Poverty, hopelessness, unhappiness, the fatigue of life
100
“And I like large parties. They’re so intimate. At small parties there isn’t any privacy.” Who says it?
Jordan Baker
100
Is Gatsby really an Oxford Man?
Not really, he only went during 5 months
200
Where did Nick live?
In the Midwest
200
What is each chapter centered on in the book?
a PARTY
200
What do the T.J Eckleburg’s eyes represent?
God and morality
200
“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” What does this quote mean?
Striving for to go back to the way things were before
200
When was The Great Gatsby written?
1925
300
How does Fitzgerald portray Daisy?
As otherworldly and pure
300
Who ends up coming to Gatsby’s funeral?
Gatsby’s father, Nick, Owl-eyed man
300
What does the green light at Daisy’s dock symbolize?
Gatsby’s hopes and dreams (with Daisy)
300
“I hope she'll be a fool -- that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.” What is this quote referring to? About Daisy's daughter?
The social standards of the wealthy class, and how she will be happiest if she is a fool.
300
What color is Gatsby’s car?
Rich cream
400
Why does Daisy remain with Tom and not go to Gatsby?
Because with him, she is comfortable and safe in his wealth
400
What incident foreshadows Daisy and Myrtle’s car crash?
The owl-eyed-man’s car crash in Ch. 3
400
What does Gatsby’s relationship with money throughout his life represent?
The American Dream “rags to riches”
400
“‘ Can’t repeat the past?’ he cried incredulously ‘ Why of course you can!’” What does this quote show about Gatsby?
Naivety and optimism; self-delusions
400
What is Gatsby's real full name?
James Gatz
500
Why does Nick distance himself with Tom and Jordan at the end of the novel?
He wishes to dissociate himself with their type of people; the rich social elites
500
When and where did Daisy and Gatsby first meet?
Louisville, 1917
500
What do Gatsby's parties represent? Why is it a bit sad?
Evidence of richness, trying to catch Daisy’s attention. Because he has to get Daisy through materialistic means.
500
“In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since. "Whenever you feel like criticizing any one," he told me, "just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had." How does this quote set the tone for the rest of the book?
It establishes Nick as thoughtful, privileged and judgmental (when we find out that he is actually judgemental; him saying that at the beginning puts an emphasis on it). Nick wants to encourage us to trust his judgment.
500
What was F. Scott Fitzgerald’s daughter named?
Scottie
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