Ch 1
Nick Carraway
Who does Tom take Nick to see in chapter 2?
Myrtle
Who was the only person actually invited to Gatsby's parties?
Nick
Where did Gatsby and Nick go out to lunch? Be specific
A speakeasy in NYC
How does Gatsby feel prior to meeting Daisy?
Nervous!
How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?
Where do Myrtle and her husband, George Wilson live? Be specific (Think about what business they own)
At a gas station in between Long Island and NYC
Describe a party at Gatsby's house
Loud, lots of people and music, lots of adult beverages, extravagance
Involved with mob boss Meyer Wolfsheim
What was the weather like when Daisy came over for tea?
Rainy
Where does Nick live? Be specific
Why did Tom slap Myrtle in the face?
She kept repeating Daisy's name
Gatsby pulled Jordan Baker aside and had a secret conversation with her. What was her reaction to the conversation when she told Nick?
It all makes sense, she was very happy about the conversation
What happened when Gatsby got pulled over by the police?
He got out of the ticket by flashing a photo
Why was Daisy upset on her wedding day?
She received a letter from Gatsby, and she was marrying Tom
At the end of chapter 1, who does Nick see on a balcony? What are they reaching out towards?
Gatsby, reaching towards the green light across the Sound.
On their way to NYC, Tom and Nick drive by a junkyard that is gloomy and filled with cars and clouds of ash, the valley of ashes. There is a billboard with the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg. What does the valley of ashes represent?
the darkside/waste land of American society due to the inequality between the rich and poor people.
Name one rumor about Gatsby
Gatsby is a German spy, an Oxford graduate, and someone even claims Gatsby once killed a man.
Why did Gatsby buy his house where he did?
To be close to Daisy
Why was Daisy crying after Gatsby threw his shirts at her?
She was upset because she realizes the life she could have had with Gatsby, the shirts represent all the wealth Gatsby has, which Daisy values.
What do East and West Egg represent?
East Egg-Old Money
West Egg-New Money
What do the eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleburg on the billboard in the valley of ashes represent?
The eyes of God overlooking and judging American society
What is the author trying to say about the upper class in American society by writing that no other people were invited to Gatsby's parties but showed up anyways?
They do not value important things, only care about material
What favor does Gatsby ask of Nick?
To invite Daisy over for tea.
Gatsby is an idealist meaning he is someone who envisions an ideal world rather than the real one. After meeting Daisy for tea, Nick believes that Gatsby's dreams have been let down by reality (disillusioned!) What symbol does Nick believe no longer holds meaning?
The green light on Daisy's dock