Chapter 4
When does Gatsby tell Nick a significant amount about his life during this chapter?
On their car ride to lunch.
What does Gatsby try to do to Nick's house?
Pay someone to cut the grass.
What is Gatsby's real name, and what state is he from?
James Gatz of North Dakota
What does the color green symbolize?
Greed, wealth, envy, hopes
In chapter 4, what city does Gatsby tell Nick he is from?
San Francisco
Who does Gatsby introduce Nick to at lunch?
Meyer Wolfsheim.
What was the weather on the day of the tea?
Rainy.
Who did Gatsby meet that gave him the idea he wanted to become rich?
The dock lights
What does Gatsby want Klipspringer to do while Daisy is visiting his home?
Play the piano
What is Gatsby and Daisy's history?
They used to be in love.
What does Gatsby initially say to Nick in regards to the events at the tea?
"This was a terrible mistake."
What is Gatsby worried about after Tom and Daisy attend his party?
He is worried that Daisy did not like it.
What do the English shirts represent?
Luxury, attempt to impress Daisy
His desire for Daisy to love him.
What does Daisy receive on her wedding night? How does she deal with this?
A letter from Gatsby, she gets drunk to numb the pain.
What does Daisy do when she sees Gatsby's possessions?
When she sees his shirts, she begins to sob.
What does Tom try to look into and figure out?
Gatsby and how he made his riches.
Why is Daisy taking off her pearls important?
It symbolizes her love that she still had for Gatsby and not for Tom.
How does Gatsby's life, from past to present, portray the American Dream?
Rags to riches story
How does Gatsby decide he will meet up with Daisy?
He has Nick set up a tea for them.
What does Gatsby do with the shirts when he is showing them off?
He throws them at Daisy.
What does Gatsby say he wants at the end of this chapter?
He wants Daisy to run off with him and leave Tom.
What does the "Valley of Ashes" represent?
Displays the worn down have-nots that have been failed by the American dream, the area between posh West Egg and New York City
What is one type of business Daisy claims Gatsby was in to make his fortune?
Drug-stores