Characters
This person is a professional golfer who is known for her cynicism and dishonesty
Jordan Baker
"I hope she'll be a fool- that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool."
Daisy talking about her daughter, hoping she won't be aware of all the bad things in the world
Who is Nick's cousin once removed?
Daisy Buchanan
Who lives in the Valley of Ashes?
George and Myrtle Wilson
How often does Gatsby hold parties at his mansion?
Every weekend
This person lives in the West Egg, rumored to be cousins with Kaiser Wilhelm
Gatsby
"My father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since. ‘Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone,’ he told me, ‘just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.'"
Nick Carraway- talking about advice his father gave and why he does not judge people
Who is Daisy's husband?
Tom Buchanan
What does Myrtle buy when she's out with Nick and Tom?
A dog
What does Nick receive from Gatsby?
An invitation to his party
This person is the story's narrator, a Yale graduate, is from the Midwest, and is an observant person
Nick Carraway
“‘I married him because I thought he was a gentleman,’ she said finally. ‘I thought he knew something about breeding, but he wasn’t fit to lick my shoe.’”
Who calls Tom during the first dinner party?
His mistress
How does Myrtle change from the beginning of this chapter?
Myrtle pretends to be a part of the higher class and lives a lavish lifestyle.
Name two rumors that are circulated about Gatsby.
He's related to Kaiser Wilhelm, German spy, murdered someone
Inherited wealth, arrogant, racist
Tom Buchanan
“In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars.”
What is Gatsby doing at the end of chapter 1?
Reaching out towards a green light at the end of his dock
What are the eyes of T.J. Eckleberg?
A billboard for an oculist that looks over the Valley of Ashes
What happens at the party between Gatsby and Jordan?
Gatsby asks Jordan to join him for a private conversation.
Superficially charming but emotionally detached, pessimistic view of the world
Daisy Buchanan
“Daisy was not a Catholic, and I was a little shocked at the elaborateness of the lie.”
Nick Carraway- Catherine says Daisy is a catholic which is why Tom won't divorce her, but this is not true which shows someone is lying.
What excuse does Tom give Myrtle for not marrying her?
That Daisy is Catholic
What do we find out about Jordan at the end of this chapter regarding her career?