Characters
The narrator of the novel and sells bonds for a living
Nick Carraway
In Chapter 5, Daisy and Gatsby reunite. Where does the reunion take place?
Nick's house
To prompt Daisy to come to them
What does the green light symbolize for Gatsby?
His hopes and dreams
Where do Tom and Daisy live?
East Egg
Has an affair with Gatsby, but ultimately chooses money and security with Tom over Gatsby
Daisy Buchanan
In Chapter 1, Nick finds out that Tom has "some woman in New York" (15). Which character tells him this?
Jordan Baker
What causes George to lock up Myrtle?
He realizes that she is cheating on him.
What do the eyes of TJ Eckleburg represent?
Hint: George Wilson mentions this.
The eyes of God watching over sin and the demise of society
What are Meyer Wolfsheim’s cuff links made of?
Human molars
Attends Gatsby's parties (and funeral) and is in awe that Gatsby's books are real
Owl-Eyes
In Chapter 6, Nick tells us about Gatsby's true past. What was Gatsby's real name before he changed it?
James Gatz
What initially attracts Myrtle to Tom?
He dresses nicely/expensively.
Why does Fitzgerald use dull colors to describe the Valley of Ashes? What does the place represent?
The dull colors represent the loss of vitality of the lower class, the dimness of the lower class/working class lives.
How does Gatsby describe Daisy’s voice?
Full of money
Plays piano and boards at Gatsby's house for a while
Klipspringer
What is the moment in which Tom realizes Daisy and Gatsby are having an affair?
When Daisy tells Gatsby that he “looks so cool” (119).
Why does Tom investigate Gatsby’s business dealings?
To destroy Gatsby as a rival for Daisy’s attention
What do the books in Gatsby’s library represent?
It represents the elaborate fraud of Gatsby and the image he wishes to create for himself.
In Chapter 4, Gatsby shows Nick two pieces of “evidence” to validate his background story. List BOTH.
Picture from Oxford days and medal from the war
Sketchy business partner of Gatsby's; has cuff links made of human molars
Meyer Wolfsheim
Describe an instance in the novel when Nick disagrees with Gatsby.
Answers may vary. The way he makes money, “can’t repeat the past,” etc.
Why does Tom want to stay with Daisy?
Answers may vary- status symbol, expectations, she’s the golden girl, etc.
What message does Fitzgerald believe about the American Dream AND how do we know this?
Answers may vary.
What is the timeline of the novel?
E.g. it’s told in chronological order
It starts in the present and goes back to the past