Chapter 1
Who is the narrator of the story?
Nick Carraway.
Where does Tom take Nick and Myrtle?
To an apartment in NYC.
He hosts a large, extravagant party.
Who does Gatsby take Nick to lunch with?
He takes Nick to lunch with Meyer Wolfsheim.
Who comes to Nick's house for tea?
Daisy Buchanan
Where does Nick Carraway move to at the beginning of the novel.
West Egg
Who is Myrtle Wilson, and how is she connected to Tom?
Myrtle is Tom's mistress and the wife of George Wilson.
How does Nick's family meet Gatsby at the party?
They talk, and Nick realizes he has been speaking too Gatsby himself without knowing it at first.
What does Gatsby tell Nick about his past while they are driving to the city?
he says he is from a wealthy family and was educated at Oxford and received medals for war service.
Why is Gatsby nervous before Daisy arrives?
He hasn't seen her in five years and is afraid she won't still love him.
How is Tom Buchanan described?
Rich, aggressive, arrogant and controlling.
What is the Valley of Ashes and what does it represent?
It is a dirty, gray industrial area between West Egg and New York, and it represents poverty and moral decay.
How do the guest at Gatsby's party behave, and what does this suggest about them?
Many guests drink, gossip, and don't know Gatsby personally, suggesting they are careless.
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim and what is he known for?
He is a gambler and criminal figure, known for fixing the 1919 World Series.
What gift does Gatsby show Daisy at his house?
His large collection of beautiful shirts.
What do we learn about Daisy's attitude towards her life and marriage?
What happens at the party in Tom and Myrtle's apartment?
The party becomes loud and chaotic, and Tom ends it by hitting Myrtle and breaking her nose.
What is the rumor about Gatsby that Nick hears at the party?
Some people say Gatsby killed a man
What important information does Jordan tell Nick about Daisy and Gatsby's past?
Daisy and Gatsby were in love before Gatsby went to war, but Daisy later married Tom.
How does Daisy react when she sees Gatsby's shirts?
What advice does Nick say his father gave him, and how does this shape the way Nick views other people throughout the chapter?
His father told him not to judge others because not everyone has had the same advantages. And this makes Nick more understanding and less judgmental of people.
What do Tom's actions towards Myrtle reveal about his character and the theme of power in the novel?
They show that Tom is violent, controlling, and abusive, and they highlight how people with money and power mistreat others without consequences.
What does Nick's reaction to Gatsby at the end of the chapter reveal about Gatsby's character.
Nick sees Gatsby as kind, hopeful, and different from the other rich people, suggesting Gatsby has a genuine and hopeful spirit.
Why does Gatsby want Nick to invite Daisy to his house, and what does this reveal about Gatsby's feelings?
Gatsby wants Nick to invited Daisy so he can see her again, showing that he is still deeply loves her and hopes to revive their relationship.
What does this chapter reveal about Gatsby's dream and how it compares to reality?
Gatsby's dream of being with Daisy is romanticized and perfect in his mind, but reality cannot fully live up to that dream.