How many times has Nick been drunk in his life, according to Chapter 2?
He says he has only been drunk one other time in his life. Chapter 2 makes the second time.
100
Why does Nick move to New York?
to learn the bond business
100
Who was the only person to receive an invitation to Gatsby's party?
Nick Carraway
100
The green light is symbolic of --
the American Dream
200
It could be said that East Egg is symbolic of --
Old money / Wealthy elite / Upperclass
200
Tom argues that The Rise of the Colored Empire is a worthy read because of its _______ nature
scientific
200
When is it suggested that Tom is having an affair?
Chapter 1 when the phone rings at the dinner party
200
Which of the following is NOT a rumor about Gatsby?
A. He killed a man.
B. He is a German spy.
C. He is cousin of Kaiser Wilhelm.
D. He is a mob boss.
D. He is a mob boss.
200
Which color is most closely associated with Daisy and Jordan when Nick first sees them?
white
300
The symbolic eyes looking over the Valley of Ashes are actually --
an old billboard advertisement for an eye doctor, Dr. T.J. Eckleburg
300
Daisy Buchanan hoped her daughter would be a "_____________"
beautiful little fool
300
When the reader first sees Gatsby, he seems to be staring out at --
a green light
300
Nick and Jordan found an older "owl-eyed" man in Gatsby's library during the party in Chapter 3. Why was Owl Eyes impressed?
Gatsby's books were real.
300
Which color is most closely associated with the Valley of Ashes?
gray
400
Which color is most closely associated with West Egg?
yellow
400
Why does Jordan like big parties?
They're intimate.
400
Name the hosts of each party in the first three chapters in order.
1. Tom and Daisy Buchanan
2. Tom Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson
3. Jay Gatsby
400
To whom does Gatsby speak in private at the end of the party?
Jordan Baker
400
What color are many of the girls at Gatsby's party wearing?
yellow
500
What is the setting of the novel? (SEASON AND YEAR)
Summer 1922
500
Nick's comment about Tom that "something was making him nibble at the edge of stale ideas as if his study physical egotism no longer nourished his peremptory heart" suggests what about Tom?
Tom is not completely satisfied.
500
Based on Nick's introduction in Chapter 1, the reader can infer that Nick feels ________________ for the people in East Egg.
animosity / scorn / disgust
500
What is Gatsby's relationship to Nick?
They are neighbors.
500
What two colors are most closely associated with Daisy Buchanan?