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The decade the novel takes place in

The 1920s

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This location represents the old money/wealthy of society.

East Egg. 

West Egg is where all the new money families like Gatsby live. 

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This person is Tom's mistress 

Myrtle Wilson

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This person kills Myrtle

Daisy

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What causes Tom to punch Myrtle in the nose?

She says Daisy's name after being told not to

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The real name of Jay Gatsby

James Gatz

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Tom was a very successful ________ player in college. 

Football player - he reached his climax in college. 

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Nick says that he is an ___________ person.

Honest

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What does Wilson decide to do when he finds out about Myrtle's affair. 

He locks up his wife and decides to move west with her. 

100

Gatsby had an "extraordinary gift for _________"?

Hope

200

This war has just happened

What is World War I

200

This symbol represents Gatsby's hopes & dreams about Daisy

The Green Light

200

How does Nick feel about Jordan?

She is dishonest

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The only guest who comes to Gatsby's funeral

Owl Eyes

200

This rumor about Gatsby actually ends up being true. 

He went to Oxford.

200

Where was Gatsby when he was murdered?

His pool

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What makes Daisy cry at Gatsby's mansion

his European silk shirts

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What is unique about the way Nick meets Gatsby

He doesn't know it's him when he meets him

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Why does Wilson kill Gatsby?

He is told by Tom that Gatsby was driving the car and Wilson believes that Gatsby was also having an affair with his wife. 

200

Daisy wants this for her daughter

"To be a beautiful little fool"

300

Name one of the nicknames for this decade?

  • The Roaring ‘20s

  • The Jazz Age

  • The Flapper Era

300

What do the eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleberg represent

God/moral judgement on society

300

What is the relationship between Wolfshiem & Gatsby

shady business partners

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Wolfsheim is a professional ___________. 

Gambler.

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Nick remembers that Jordan was involved in what type of controversy?

She was accused of cheating in a golf tournament. 

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Gatsby stands out from his party guests. How?

He does not drink and just watches the going ons

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What changes Daisy's mind about leaving Tom for Gatsby?

When she finds out that Gatsby is a bootlegger and involved in criminal activity.  

300

What business does Nick work in?

Selling bonds.

300

What are Tom’s feelings toward Gatsby’s death?

Gatsby deserved to die because Tom thinks Gatsby killed Myrtle.

300

Gatsby says that Daisy's voice is "full of _______."

Money - this shows that Gatsby is shallow and partly loves Daisy because of her wealth and status. 

400

The 18th amendment that stopped the manufacturing and sale of alcoholic beverages

Prohibition

400

This location represents the moral decay of society

Valley of the Ashes

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Why does Catherine say Tom can't leave Daisy

She doesn't believe in divorce. She's catholic.

400

This character is the only character that Nick says he will not judge. 

Gatsby - “Only Gatsby, was exempt from my reaction - Gatsby, who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn.”

400

What happens when Gatsby accepts a dinner invitation from the Sloanes?

The Sloanes and Tom ditch him. 

400

Gatsby stops throwing parties and fires his workers. Why?

He is wrapped up in Daisy, does not want gossip spreading

400

After Gatsby is killed, how do Tom and Daisy react?

They leave town to avoid any connection to Gatsby. 

400

What is Nick's advice to Gatsby after the accident?

Stop covering for Daisy, leave

400

What does Gatsby hope to achieve in his pursuit of wealth?

Daisy's affection

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Tom finds out that Daisy loves Gatsby when she tells Gatsby that he "________________"

“You always look so cool.”


500

What dance move was popular during this time period? 

The Charleston

500

An object that is almost broken during the tea party.

Clock - represents the impact of time on Daisy and Gatsby's relationship.

500

Why did Daisy marry Tom?

He was wealthy and of the same social class.

500

Gatsby says that he won a medal from all the allied countries, including ______________. 

Montenegro.

500

Nick disagrees with Gatsby about

the ability to recreate the past

500

Why does Gatsby buy his mansion?

It is across the bay from Daisy's house. 

500

What does Daisy throw in the trash the night before her wedding?

A $300,000 pearl necklace given to her by Tom Buchanan. 

500

At the end of the novel Nick concludes Tom and Daisy are

reckless and selfish

500

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

500

Who says the following line: 

“Finest specimens of human molars,” he informed me.


Wolfsheim

600

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

600

When does it stop raining in Chapter 5?

After Daisy and Gatsby have reunited - clear skies ahead - the sadness has stopped. 

600

At the end of the novel, Nick says that Tom and Daisy are what type of people?

They are careless people. They are a rotten crowd. 

600

At the end of the book, all the people who are dead are from what social class?

Middle-class or new money. 

600
How does Gatsby introduce Tom during Gatsby's party?

He calls him the polo player - a slight because Tom is trying to be more intelligent - yet he is reading stale, racist books. 

600

Who is Dan Cody?

A rich man Gatsby works for and learns from. 

600

What is Daisy doing after the accident when Nick checks in on them?

Eating chicken, conspiring with Tom 


600

What area of the United States is Nick from?

The Mid West

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How is Tom caught cheating a month after he is married to Daisy?

He gets in a car crash with a hotel chambermaid in the car.

600

During the argument, this line from Daisy catches Gatsby off guard and makes question his love. 

"I did love him once, but I loved you too."

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