Characters
He narrates the story and lives in a small bungalow next to a massive mansion.
Nick Carraway
This is the "old money" neighborhood where Tom and Daisy live across the bay.
What is "East Egg"
The sight of this glowing beacon at the end of Daisy’s dock represents Gatsby's longing for Daisy.
What is the green light?
When Gatsby and Daisy finally reunite for tea at Nick's house, it is pouring rain. What kind of weather occurs when their love is rekindled?
What is sunshine?
The 18th Amendment led to this era in American history and prohibited the sale of alcohol, which is the backdrop for Gatsby's illegal business dealings.
What is the Prohibition?
This former Yale football player is known for his immense wealth, racist views, and aggressive temper.
Who is Tom Buchanan?
This is the "new money" neighborhood where Jay Gatsby lives and throws his lavish parties.
What is West Egg?
Who said: "Can't repeat the past? Why of course you can!"
Who is Jay Gatsby?
At the end of the novel, who shoots and kills Jay Gatsby in his swimming pool?
Who is George Wilson?
Gatsby throws extravagant parties mainly to attract this person’s attention.
Who is Daisy Buchanon?
She is the professional golfer accused of moving her ball during a tournament.
Answer: Who is Jordan Baker?
This desolate stretch of land between Long Island and New York City is filled with ashes and smog.
What is the Valley of Ashes?
Who said: "I hope she'll be a fool—that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool."
Who is Daisy Buchanon
This character mistakenly believes his wife is having an affair with the driver of the yellow car.
Who is George Wilson?
The novel often criticizes this social class for being careless and selfish.
What is the wealthy/elite?
She is Tom Buchanan’s mistress who is fatally struck by a car.
Answer: Who is Myrtle Wilson?
This is the city where Nick Carraway travels for work and shares a secret apartment with Tom and Myrtle.
What is New York City?
Who said: "They were careless people, Tom and Daisy—they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money..."
Who is Nick Carraway
Who was actually driving the "death car" that struck and killed Myrtle Wilson?
Who is Daisy Buchanon?
F. Scott Fitzgerald gave this exact nickname to the 1920s era. The "____" Age.
What is the Jazz Age?
This is who Jay Jay Gatsby learned how to act rich, dress well, and behave like a gentleman from. He is a wealthy mining tycoon and yacht owner.
Who is Dan Cody?
Gatsby claims he was educated at this prestigious university after his time in the military.
What is "Oxford?"
These faded, giant spectacles overlook the Valley of Ashes and represent the eyes of God watching over society. Whose eyes are they?
What are the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?
Jay Gatsby originally met Daisy Buchanan while he was serving in the military in this city.
What is Louisville?
This popular, energetic, and frenzied dance was highly symbolic of the 1920s youth culture.
What is the Charleston?