Colors
Who's Who?
Setting
Gatsby's Parties
Misc.
100

This color is used for Gatsby's car and his fancy tie

Gold (yellow)

100

He is the narrator of the story and moved from the Midwest to West Egg to sell bonds

Nick Carraway


100

This is the name of the "new money" town where Nick and Gatsby live.

West Egg

100

Most people who go to Gatsby’s parties are never actually given one of these.

Invitation

100

Early in the book, Nick goes to East Egg to have dinner with these two cousins.

Tom and Daisy
200

Daisy and Jordan are often dressed in this color, which usually represents being pure or innocent—even if they aren't.

White

200

This professional golfer is a friend of Daisy’s and becomes Nick’s romantic interest.

Jordan Baker

200

This "old money" town is across the water from Gatsby’s house and is where Daisy and Tom live.

East Egg

200

Who does Gatsby pull to have a private conversation with?

Jordan Baker

200

What does Tom do to Myrtle when they are at the New York City apartment and she keeps repeating Daisy's name over and over?

Slaps her in the face
300

This "unhealthy" color is used to describe the Valley of Ashes and the people who live there, like George Wilson.

Gray

300

He is a wealthy, aggressive man who played football at Yale and is married to Daisy.

Tom Buchanan

300

This gray, dusty area sits halfway between West Egg and New York City.

Valley of Ashes

300

What happens at the end of Gatsby's party? 

Someone crashes their car

300
What does Gatsby show Daisy in his house that makes her cry?

His English shirts

400

This color of the light at the end of Daisy's dock represents Gatsby's hope and his "go" signal to reach for his dreams.

Green

400

This woman lives in the Valley of Ashes and is having a secret relationship with Tom.

Myrtle Wilson

400

Tom keeps a secret apartment for his mistress in this bustling city.

New York City

400

What is a word you would use to describe Gatsby's parties?

Extravagant (something along those lines)

400

During the meeting with Daisy at Nick's house, Gatsby accidentally tips over and almost breaks this object.

A clock


500

What do you think Gatsby's gold car and gold tie is representing?

To show his wealth

500

This business associate of Gatsby claims to have fixed the 1919 World Series.

Meyer Wolfsheim

500

George Wilson works in this specific type of building located in the Valley of Ashes.

Gas Station

500

This man is found in Gatsby's library, surprised that the books are actually real.

Owl Eyes

500

Daisy says she hopes her daughter grows up to be a "beautiful little" this.

A beautiful little fool

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