Characters
Who credits his father for teaching him to be an understanding listener who reserves judgment?
Nick Carraway
Nick moved to New York after World War I to work in this industry. What was this?
Bond/Finance
Who was actually driving the car that struck and killed Myrtle Wilson?
Daisy Buchanan
This vocabulary word means 'bitterness or resentfulness.'
A. Rancor
B. Languid
C. Supercilious
D. Forlorn
A. Rancor
This location represents 'new money'—wealth that is newly made rather than inherited. Which Egg?
West Egg
She famously stated she hopes her infant daughter grows up to be 'a beautiful little fool.' Who says this?
This intoxicated guest in Gatsby's library was shocked to find that the books were real. Who was this?
Owl Eyes
Why did Gatsby stop throwing his parties?
Daisy disliked them and wasn't coming around anymore so, they were no longer needed
This vocabulary word means 'pitifully sad, lonely, or abandoned.'
A. Garrulous
B. Forlorn
C. Vicarious
D. Ineffable
B. Forlorn
This desolate area represents the moral decay of society and the plight of the working class. Where?
The Valley of Ashes
Tom Buchanan constantly mocks Gatsby for addressing other men with this signature phrase. What is it?
Old Sport
What was the main reason that Gatsby bought his West Egg mansion?
To be directly across the bay from Daisy
Gatsby refused to leave West Egg after the accident because he refused to abandon who?
Daisy
This word means 'excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.'
A. Pasquinade
B. Garrulous
C. Languid
B. Garrulous
The giant eyes on this billboard watch over the Valley of Ashes like an indifferent deity. Who?
Dr. T.J. Eckleburg
Jay Gatsby was born in North Dakota to poor farmers. What was his name at birth?
James Gatz
Nick gained entry to Gatsby's party not by crashing. How?
He was delivered an invitation
Who broke Myrtle Wilson's nose in the NYC apartment early on in the novel?
Tom Buchanan
This word means 'experiencing something second-hand through the actions of another.'
A. Punctilious
B. Supercilious
C. Somnambulatory
D. Vicarious
D. Vicarious
Visible across the bay from West Egg, it initially symbolized Gatsby's hope and dream of reuniting with Daisy. What is it?
The Green light
How did George Wilson plan to deal with Myrtle after finding out the details of her affair and locking her upstairs?
He plans to have them move out West
Daisy felt this way about the guests and atmosphere when she finally attended one of Gatsby's parties. How did she feel?
Almost offended by the West Egg and extra crazy behavior at Gatsby's parties
Insisted on taking a final swim in his pool because he refused to accept that summer (and his dream) was ending. Who was this?
Jay Gatsby
This word refers to a public satire or lampoon posted in a public place.
A. Caravansary
B. Pasquinade
C. Meretricous
D. Nebulous
B. Pasquinade
At the end of the book, Nick realizes all main characters shared this background, making them unsuited for East Coast life. Where were they all from?
The West or midwest