Historical Context
The decade the novel takes place in
The 1920s
This color is representative of purity
White
This person is Tom's mistress
Myrtle Wilson
This person kills Myrtle
Daisy
What causes Tom to punch Myrtle in the nose?
She says Daisy's name after being told not to
The real name of Jay Gatsby
James Gatz
Where does Daisy live
East Egg
Why does Nick not judge Gatsby
He is attracted to his personality/interested in him
Who does Nick meet before Gatsby's funeral?
Henry Gatz, Gatsby's father
This war has just happened
What is World War I
This symbol represents Gatsby's hopes & dreams about Daisy
The Green Light
How does Nick feel about Jordan?
She is dishonest
The only guest who comes to Gatsby's funeral
Owl Eyes
How is Gatsby's life ended?
Shot by Wilson
Where was Gatsby when he was murdered?
His pool
Daisy's view of Gatsby's mansion
does not understand how he could live there all alone, overwhelmed
What is unique about the way Nick meets Gatsby
He doesn't know it's him when he meets him
How does Wilson die?
Suicide
Name one of the nicknames for this decade?
The Roaring ‘20s
The Jazz Age
The Flapper Era
What do the eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleberg represent
God/moral judgement on society
What is the relationships between Wolfshiem & Gatsby
shady business partners
Gatsby did not get his late employers fortune because...
of Dan Cody's mistress, Ella Kaye
What object led Wilson to believe his wife was having an affair?
Fancy dog collar
Gatsby stands out from his party guests. How?
He does not drink and just watches the going ons
Daisy wants this for her daughter
To be a beautiful little fool
What business does Nick work in?
Selling bonds.
Which statement best characterizes Tom’s feelings toward Gatsby’s death?
Gatsby deserved it
The 18th amendment that stopped the manufacturing and sale of alcoholic beverages
Prohibition
This location represents the moral decay of society
Valley of the Ashes
Why does Myrtle not leave her husband?
She doesn't believe in divorce
Gatsby shows this to the police when pulled over
a white card
What social faux-pas does Gatsby commit in front of Tom?
Accepts a dinner invite that was insincere
Gatsby kept tabs on Daisy by
getting a newspaper every day in hopes of seeing her name
Asking around about her
What makes Daisy cry at Gatsby's mansion
his European silk shirts
What is Nick's advice to Gatsby after the accident?
Stop covering for Daisy, leave
What does Gatsby hope to achieve in his pursuit of wealth?
Daisy's affection
What dance move was popular during this time period?
The Charleston
An object that is almost broken during the tea party that represents the passing and/or stopping of time. It can also symbolize the idea of wanting the something from the pass.
Clock
Why did Daisy marry Tom?
He was of an acceptable social standing to her family, well to do
Nick disagrees with Gatsby about
the ability to recreate the past
What does Wilson do when he suspects Myrtle's affair?
Locks her up
Gatsby dropped out of college
because...
He was ashamed of the janitorial work he had to do to pay tuition
Why is Daisy allowed to drive home with Gatsby?
Tom knows she will never leave him for Gatsby
At the end of the novel Nick concludes Tom and Daisy are
reckless and selfish
Why doesn't Wolfsheim attend Gatsby's funeral?
It would be suspicious for him to show up at the funeral of a murdered man. They were involved in illegal dealing
This term was originally coined to refer to the rise & power of extremely rich businessmen, who displayed their wealth in ostentatious houses & extravagant behavior.
New Money
Who represents wisdom and truly seeing?
Owl Eyes
How does Nick feel about the relationship between Gatsby and Daisy
Gatsby over dreamed her, put her on too high of a pedestal
Who is the boarder at Gatsby's mansion (hint he plays piano)
Klipspringer
How does Nick learn about Tom's affair
Jordan tells him after Myrtle calls during dinner
Gatsby stops throwing parties and fires his workers. Why?
He is wrapped up in Daisy, does not want gossip spreading
What is Daisy doing after the accident when Nick checks in on them?
Eating chicken, conspiring with Tom
What area of the United States is Nick from?
The Mid West
What is the book Henry Gatz shows Nick
It is a copy of Hopalong Cassidy with one of Gatsby's personal schedules in it. It shows Gatsby's planning, his desire to work to get ahead, and his spirit for romantic adventure. All of these characteristics are classically American characteristics, which on a symbolic level lift Gatsby from being just another character to representing the good ol' American spirit.