Chapter One
"Twenty miles from the city a pair of fictitious land formations that are shaped like eggs are where the rich of Long Island Sound reside. These "eggs" are called:
East Egg and West Egg
What fictitious place that is symbolic of moral decay lies on the motor road half way between West Egg and New York?
The Valley of Ashes.
Nick is invited to one of Gatsby's parties. Who does he see there that he knows?
Jordan Baker.
What is the law that made it illegal to drink during the twenties?
Prohibition.
What nationality is the cooking/cleaning woman that Nick has working at his house?
Finnish.
What do Dr. T.J. Eckleburg's huge eyes on the billboard in the Valley of Ashes symbolize in the story?
The eyes of God or of another judging being that oversees people's bad behaviors.
Has Nick met Gatsby yet? Even though he was invited to the party?
No.
What is someone who sells alcohol illegally called?
A bootlegger.
What does Gatsby send over to Nick's house for the tea date?
A "greenhouse" of flowers and plants to decorate Nick's house.
What kind of work does Nick do in the city?
He works in bonds and stocks.
What relationship does Tom Buchanan have with Myrtle Wilson, from Wilson's repairs garage in the Valley of Ashes?
She is his mistress - they are having an affair.
What does Gatsby keep calling Nick instead of using his real name?
Old sport?
Who does Gatsby buy his alcohol for his parties from?
Mr Wolfsheim.
True or false. Gatsby is so nervous waiting for Daisy that he nearly leave before she gets there.
True
Tom and this woman share an apartment in New York City
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
What kind of dog does Tom Buchanan buy for Myrtle?
She wants a police dog, but gets "sort of an Airedale" (27).
What is one speculation or rumor made about Gatsby?
That he killed someone.
Who does Nick meet for lunch to talk about Daisy?
Jordan Baker.
Gatsby later invites Nick and Daisy to go where?
To tour his house next door.
What sport does Jordan Baker play?
Golf.
Catherine states that Daisy can't divorce because she is Catholic. Is this true or not?
"Daisy was not a Catholic, and I was a little shocked at the elaborateness of the lie" (33). Nick says this at the party at Tom's apartment.
This drunken man is impressed that Gatsby actually has books in his library.
Who is Owl Eyes?
What did Daisy almost do before she married Tom Buchanan?
Run away to meet with Gatsby.
Who plays the piano for them (and also lives in at Gatsby's).
Klipspringer.