Beginning of the book
who invites Nick to dinner in chapter 1?
Daisy Buchanan
what does Gatsby not participate in at his own parties?
Not drinking
Which setting represents new money and ambition?
West Egg
Who introduces Nick to Jordan Baker?
Daisy Buchanan
What do Gatsby’s parties ultimately symbolize?
the loneliness and emptiness behind wealth
What area of the country does Nick live in before moving to New York?
the midwest
What is the name/nickname of the guest closely inspecting Gatsby's library
Owl Eyes
Where do Tom and Myrtle go to hide their affair?
an apartment in New York City
Who does Myrtle believe is driving the car that kills her?
Tom Buchanan
Why does Gatsby fire all of his servants?
He is concerned with the rumors they may start and wants to keep his relationship with Daisy a secret
where does NICK first meet Myrtle Wilson
The Valley of Ashes
What phrase does Gatsby love to use?
Old Sport!
Which setting is most associated with moral emptiness and poverty?
The Valley of Ashes
Who comes to Gatsby's funeral?
Nick, Gatsby's dad, Owl eyes and the servants
Why did the clock fall off the mantlepiece when Daisy and Gatsby first reunited at Nicks?
Symbolizes the passage of time in their relationship
What is Joran's occupation?
Pro golfer
What does Gatsby expect Daisy to say to Tom in Chapter 7 that she cannot?
that she never loved him :(
Why is Gatsby’s mansion mostly empty despite being huge?
It exists to attract Daisy, not to be lived in
After Myrtle’s death, what does Gatsby decide to do regarding Daisy?
Take the blame and protect Daisy
What does the constant presence of cars in the novel tell us?
The foreshadowing to Myrtle's death and symbolizes carelessness and danger
What happens that immediately shows tension in Daisy and Tom's marriage?
Tom receives a phone call at dinner from his mistress
What does Gatsby do outside the Buchanan's house after Myrtle dies?
Waits for Daisy to alert him if there is trouble with Tom
How does setting reinforce the gap between Gatsby and Daisy?
They live in different social worlds despite physical closeness
What irreversible issue does Jordan have that Nick calls her out for?
Being dishonest and careless
What is Fitzgerald saying about the American dream through this text?
different answers :)