Chapter 1
Who is the narrator of this novel?
Nick Carraway
Where is the Valley of Ashes located in the book?
It is a town between NYC
and Long Island.
How do Nick and Gatsby realize they know each other?
They met in passing during WW1
What does Gatsby show the police officer when he is pulled over?
A card with his name on it.
Where does Gatsby's reunion with Daisy take place?
Nick's house
What is the difference between West Egg and East Egg?
West Egg is new money, East Egg is old money
Who lives at the garage that Tom and Nick visit?
Myrtle and George Wilson
Why does Gatsby host his weekly parties?
He hopes Daisy will come and be impressed.
What does Jordan say Gatsby wants Nick to do?
Invite Daisy for tea
What is the weather at the beginning of Gatsby and Daisy's reunion?
It is raining.
What do we find out about Tom Buchanan during dinner?
He is having an affair.
Use one adjective to describe the Valley of Ashes.
Lifeless, poor, grey, dirty, etc.
At his party, who does Gatsby request to speak to privately?
Jordan Baker
What item does Gatsby present to Nick to prove his military background?
A medal from Montenegro
What does Gatsby show Daisy that makes her so upset and why?
His collection of shirts, because she has never seen anything so fancy (nice)
What is Gatsby doing the first time Nick see's him?
Looking out over the water, reaching toward the green light.
What does Myrtle do to make Tom hit her with an open hand?
Keeps shouting Daisy's name.
The "owl-eyed man" is an example of what literary device?
Metaphor
What do the incredible items and details from Gatsby's past that he describes to Nick during their car ride suggest about Gatsby?
He is trying to impress Nick.
What does Daisy have in the bathtub when she breaks down the night before her wedding?
Letter from Gatsby
What does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock symbolize?
Gatsby associates it with Daisy; the green light represents Gatsby’s hopes and dreams for the future.
Why is adopting a new dog so important to Myrtle?
She wants Tom to show more of a commitment to her and their future relationship.
What do the party guests not knowing anything real about who Gatsby is suggest about 1920’s society?
Society only cares about when a person is rich and has a high social status.
What does Gatsby's interaction with the police officer after getting pulled over suggest?
He has some sort of unlawful influence over the police; he is either respected or feared.
What change did Nick witness in Gatsby's attitude after rejoining him and Daisy during tea?
He seems calm and happy, not nervous.