Tom Buchanan
Relationships & Affairs
Symbols & Themes
Plots & Events
Characters & Quotes
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Who is Tom married to? 

Daisy Buchanan

100

Who is Tom's mistress?

Myrtle Wilson

100

What did the green light mean for Gatsby? 

His hope of being with Daisy

100

Where did Tom invite Nick to at the start of the book? 

New York city

100

Who narrates the story? Full name.

Nick Caraway

200

How did Nick describe Tom?

Arrogant, careless, hypocritical. 

200

What does Daisy see Tom as? 

Attractive wealth wise

200

Which corruption of social class is Tom seen as? 

Old money

200

Who killed truly Myrtle? 

Daisy Buchanan

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What was George Wilson's occupation? 

He ran a garage
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What is Tom's wealth or persona described as? 

Old money.

300

How does Tom act with Daisy and Myrtle? 

He is abusive and controlling. 

300

What did the cars mean in the Great Gatsby? 

Wealth recklessness and abuse of privilege 

300

How was Myrtle killed? 

Daisy ran over Myrtle using Gatsby's car

300

What was Gatsby's original name? 

James Gatz. 

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What is Tom described as in social terms? 

Racist and sexist.

400

What did Tom do to Myrtle at the party during their argument? 

He broke her nose

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What did Tom's car represent? 

Old money stability and control 

400

Who killed Gatsby? Why? 

George Wilson. He thought Gatsby was the one who killed Myrtle.

400

Who said "Daisy! Daisy! Daisy!" "I'll say it whenever i want to! Daisy! Dai-" 

Myrtle Wilson

500

What type of evidence does Tom use against others? 

Scientific evidence

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What did Myrtle see Tom as? 

A ticket to a wealthy life.

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What did Gatsby's car represent?

New money and flamboyance

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Where did Gatsby die? How? 

Gatsby was shot by the killer when he was floating in his pool at his mansion. 

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Who said "Can't the past repeat? Why, of course you can! I'm going to fix everything just the way it was before... She'll see. She'll see!" 

Jay Gatsby

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