Characters
Who is the narrator of the story?
Nick Carraway
What color light does Gatsby stare at across the bay?
Green Light
What town does Nick live in?
West Egg
What does the green light represent?
Gatsby's hopes and dreams
Green
Who is the wealthy man who throws big parties?
Jay Gatsby
Whose car hits Myrtle?
What is the poor, dusty area between the Eggs and New York?
Valley of Ashes
What do the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg represent?
Judgement or Moral Watchful Presence
What theme (or idea) is connected to Gatsby's attempt to recreate the past?
The American Dream
Who is Tom Buchanan's wife?
Daisy Buchanan
Where do Tom, Daisy, Gatsby, Nick, and Jordan go in Chapter 7 that leads to the conflict?
New York City
Where does Gatsby first reunite with Daisy?
Nick's cottage
What does Gatsby's mansion repressent?
His desire to impress Daisy and his wealth
Tom and Daisy are described as "careless people". What does that mean?
They cause damage and leave others to clean up the mess.
Who is Myrtle Wilson's husband?
George Wilson
What happens to Gatsby at the end of the novel?
He is killed by George Wilson
Where does Gatsby live?
What do Daisy's white dresses represent?
Innocence (or purity) on the outside, but not necessarily inside.
Why does Nick say Gatsby "turned out all right?"
Because Gatsby had hope and believed in something
Who helps Gatsby reconnect with Daisy?
Jordan Baker
Why did Gatsby stop throwing parties?
He had Daisy now, so he didn't need the parties to attract her anymore.
Where do many of the characters go to escape or party?
New York City
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize?
Poverty and Moral Decay
Who says, "Can't repeat the past? Why of course you can!"
Gatsby