CHAPTER 5
What is Gatsby's elaborate plan to reunite with Daisy?
Gatsby's elaborate plan was to persuade Nick into bringing Daisy in for a former tea party!
What was Gatsby's birth name ?
James Gatz
Describe the driving arrangement that brings the five characters into the city ?
Jordan, Tom and Nick take Gatsby's car while Daisy and Gatsby take Tom's car.
What do the eyes of T.J. Eckleburg symbolize to George Wilson ?
Wilson see's the eyes as a symbol of God
who murdered Gatsby ?
Wilson
What does Gatsby offer Nick in exchange for his help and what was Nicks response?
Gatsby offered Nick a job/money in exchange for his help but Nick wanted nothing in return and replied as its a favor seeing Gatsby as a friend.
What does Dan Cody's yacht represent ?
Dan Cody's yacht represents the beauty, wealth, luxury and glamorous life
What does daisy's daughter represent ?
Daisy's daughter represents the reality that Daisy and Tom are together and Gatsby cannot repeat the past
what is the principal reason for Daisy's appeal to Gatsby ?
Daisy's appeal to Gatsby was his wealth, status and past they once had
who attended Gatsby's funeral ?
Nick, Mr. Gat'z, owl eyes and random servants
How does Nick catch Gatsby in a lie ? (about money)
Gatsby first stated his fortune was inherited than later on claimed it took him 3 years to earn the money for his mansion.
Why doesn't Gatsby inherit the $25,000 that Dan Cody left for him ?
Dan Cody's mistress Ella Kaye intervened and prevented Gatsby from receiving his earning
why do you suppose Tom decides to let Wilson finally have the car he has been promising to him ?
Tom feels bad for Wilson as he's figured out that myrtles been cheating on him with someone
How does George Wilson spend the night after the accident ?
George Wilson spends the night drinking and sitting in his rocking chair
where was Tom and Daisy during Gatsby's funeral ?
Tom and Daisy had left with baggage and where nowhere to be seen
What is Gatsby trying to prove when throwing his shirts at Daisy ?
Gatsby is trying to buy her love and prove his success.
What is Daisy's opinions towards Gatsby's big parties ?
Daisy pretends to enjoy them when in reality she dislikes them due to the loud crowd and it goes to show that even though they are all rich people their is no class to Gatsby's parties
What causes Tom to realize that his wife has been having an affair with Gatsby?
Tom witnessed a moment between Daisy and Gatsby in relation to the statement "you always look so cool" which represents Daisy's confession of love for Gatsby which Tom has just witnessed..
Did Gatsby want to go to Oxford ? Why or why not?
No, Gatsby believed that if he didn't attend Oxford he would have still been with Daisy.
when the police questioned Catherine about the possibility of Gatsby's murder being connected to an affair what was Catherine's motive and response ?
Catherine's motive was to protect her sister reputation and so she denied that Myrtle had any relationship with Gatsby and she claimed Myrtle was happily married to Wilson
What does the green light located at the end of Daisy's dock represent ?
The green light located at the end of Daisy's dock represents Gatsby's long-held hope for the future and his vision of the American Dream.
After crossing paths with Gatsby, Tom says, I may be old-fashioned in my ideas, but women run around too much these days to suit me." what is Tom looking for in a women ?
Tom runs around to find other women that are attracted to him. (Ex: Myrtle who is the exact women that he is looking for)
what indicates that Myrtle thought Tom was more than just a side piece ?
Myrtle refused to move away with Wilson as she preferred to stay near Tom.
What does Gatsby tell Nick the night of the accident ?
Gatsby told Nick the truth about how Daisy was driving the car and only shared this information due to the urge of gossip and the trust Gatsby had towards Nick
Who exposes Gatsby's criminal past to Nick ?
Gatsby's father confirms that Gatsby had a criminal past when he mentions how his son "made his fortune by engaging him in illegal activities".