Chapter 1
Nick Carraway
Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?
Valley of Ashes
What area do Nick and Tom pass through on their way to New York?
Lavish parties
What is Gatsby famous for hosting?
Jay Gatsby's car ride
Who drives Nick Carraway to New York City?
Daisy Buchanan comes over for tea
Who does Gatsby want Nick to invite over for tea?
West Egg
Where does Nick Carraway move to at the beginning of the novel?
Tom Buchanan's mistress
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
Most guests invite themselves or show up
How do most guests get invited to Gatsby's parties?
Jay Gatsby is from a wealthy family, educated at Oxford, and a war hero
What does Gatsby tell Nick Carraway about his past?
Gatsby acts nervously, anxiously, and awkwardly
How does Gatsby act before Daisy arrives?
What is Daisy Buchanan's relationship to Nick Carraway?
Auto repair/garage
What business does George Wilson own?
Nick actually meets Gatsby and learns his identity
What surprising fact do we learn about Gatsby at the party?
A gambler and criminal who fixed the 1919 World Series?
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?
Gatsby's shirts
What object symbolizes Gatsby's feelings when Daisy visits his house?
Tom is being arrogant and aggressive
What is Tom Buchanan's attitude during dinner?
Because Myrtle insults Daisy and challenges Tom
Why does Tom break Myrtle's nose?
Gatsby is a criminal or murdered someone
What rumor do guests spread about Gatsby?
Arrange a meeting with Daisy
What favor does Gatsby ask Nick Carraway to do for him?
Gatsby's dream falls short of his idealized dream
How does Gatsby's dream compare to reality?
Nick Carraway tries not to judge others and stay open-minded
What does Nick mean when he says he is "inclined to reserve all judgments"?
What is the moral decay and social inequality of society
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize?
Disillusioned and critical of careless guests
How does Nick Carraway feel about the party guests by the end of the chapter?
Gatsby's deep love for Daisy and his desire to recreate the past
Why is Gatsby so determined to reconnect with Daisy?
The conflict between dreams and reality
What major theme is revealed through Gatsby and Daisy's reunion?