symbols
What is the "secret society"
consists of distinguished people who seemingly are above the law in their social standing is power.
what does Gatsby like to call all men?
old sport.
who ran over myrtle?
Daisy Buchanan.
who was at gatsbys funeral?
owls eye
Who is daisy Buchanan?
She is Tom Buchanans wife.
gatsbys mansion?
Represents his life
"Can't repeat the past? Why, of course you can."
Gatsby
What kinds of cars does Gatsby use to transport guests?
His station wagon and a Rolls-Royce.
where does Gatsby meet daisy?
Kentucky.
who is Catherine?
Catherine is Myrtle's sister.
clock on the mantel?
symbolizes Daisy and Gatsby's relationship being "stuck" until Gatsby knocks it off.
"It takes two to make an accident. I don't like careless people. That's why I like you."
Jordan baker
How does nick end up living next door to Jay Gatsby?
He rents a bungalow.
where is gatsbys mansion located?
west egg.
where did nick know tom from?
went to school together.
west egg
new money, or people who have to work to get their money.
"Civilization's going to pieces... It's up to us, who are the dominant race, to watch out or these other races will have control of things."
tom
what does nick see Gatsby doing at the end of chapter 1?
he's stretching his arms at the green light.
Why does nick move to New York?
Searching for a better job.
What rumor has Catherine heard about Gatsby?
He is a nephew or cousin of Kaiser Wilhelm's.
east egg
old money
"I've been drunk for about a week now, and i thought it might sober me up to sit in a library."
the Owls-eye
what does myrtle purchase in the city?
She purchases Town Tattle magazine, cold cream, perfume, and a puppy.
From what part of the county does nick originally come?
Midwest.
what is Gatsby real name?
James gatz.