CHARACTERS
Who is married to Daisy?
Tom
Who is the narrator?
How did Nick end up at Gatsby's party?
He was actually invited.
What city does much of the story take place in?
New York City
What color is Gatsby's car in the movie?
Yellow
Who is Jordan Baker?
flapper/golfer friends with Daisy. Nick's crush.
What do Gatsby and Nick have in common?
They both served in the war and had met each other previously.
Who did Nick run into at Gatsby's party?
He ran into Jordan Baker.
What two items does Gatsby show to Nick to "prove" his story?
A war medal and a picture of Oxford.
How does Nick finally meet Gatsby?
Gatsby talks about the war?
Who is Tom's mistress who lives in the Valley of the Ashes?
Mrytle
Where does Nick first hear a rumour about Gatsby?
At Tom and Daisy's house, from Jordan Baker
What does "Owl Eyes" say about the books in the library?
The books are real and uncut.
What did Meyer Wolfscheim fix (gambling)?
Wolfscheim fixed the 1919 World Series.
What does Mrytle buy on the way to the apartment party?
a dog
Who is Myrtle's husband?
George Wilson
Mrytle (and his husband, George) Wilson
What are two new rumors the reader finds out about Gatsby?
Gatsby had killed a man once and that he was a German spy.
Who was Daisy in a relationship with when she was 18 and living in Louisville?
Daisy was being courted by Jay Gatsby.
Who shows up at Gatsby's party in Ch. 6 that seems to create impending drama?
Tom and Daisy
Who is Dan Cody?
Millionaire that Gatsby was supposed to inherit $25,000 from.
What does the eyes billboard over the Valley of the Ashes represent?
Judgment; the eyes of God
Why can't Nick commit to Jordan? What does Nick claim about himself?
Nick has to break up with a girl back home and that he is the most honest man that he knows.
Why did Gatsby buy his house in West Egg? What does Gatsby want Nick to do?
Gatsby wanted to be close to Daisy. Gatsby wants Nick to invite Daisy over for tea.
What is Gatsby's real name?
James Gatz