Jay Gatsby
What illegal business was Gatsby a part of?
Bootlegging
In which Egg did Nick live?
West Egg
What school did Tom attend?
Yale
Who is Tom’s mistress?
Myrtle Wilson
During what era was The Great Gatsby written?
1920s; Roaring 20s; Jazz Age
What was the motivation behind Gatsby's wealth?
To impress Daisy
Why did Nick move to West Egg?
To work in the bonds business
Where do Tom and Daisy live?
East Egg
Who is the professional golf player?
Jordan Baker
What law heavily affected the atmosphere of the decade during which The Great Gatsby was written and set?
Prohibition
What item represents Gatsby's wealth?
His house
What did Nick realize about the rich people?
They are corrupt and selfish
Why didn't Tom and Daisy go to Gatsby's funeral?
They left town
Who is the man who fixed the 1919 World Series?
Meyer Wolfsheim
Who is the author of the novel?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
What did Gatsby's character represent?
The American Dream
What school did Nick attend?
Yale
What did Tom give Daisy before their wedding?
A very expensive pearl necklace
What nickname does Nick give the man we meet in Gatsby’s library?
Owl Eyes
What was the economy like during the time The Great Gatsby was written and set?
Booming
What was Gatsby's internal conflict?
He wants to re-create the past
How did Nick react to any conflicts in the book?
He did nothing. He was simply a bystander.
What does Daisy hope her daughter will turn out to be?
A beautiful fool
What is Myrtle’s husband’s name?
George Wilson
What women’s fashion style was really popular during the time the novel was written and set?
Flappers