Characters
How do Daisy and Nick know each other?
They are second cousins
Who wrote "The Great Gatsby"?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Why does Nick move to New York?
To work on Wall Street in the bond business.
What color are Daisy and Jordan wearing at the beginning of the novel?
White
In which state does "The Great Gatsby" take place?
New York (New York City)
What sport does Jordan play?
Golf
In which war did Gatsby and Nick fight in?
World War I
Why did Tom break Myrtle's nose?
She wouldn't stop saying Daisy's name
What does the green light represent?
Gatsby's hope for a relationship with Daisy again.
Which part of town do Nick and Mr. Gatsby live?
West Egg
Who said, "That's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool."
Daisy
What was the prohibition?
Buying and selling alcohol was illegal in the United States
What makes Daisy cry inside Gatsby's house?
Gatsby's beautiful shirts
What is the significance of the color yellow in the novel?
It represents wealth
Where are the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg located?
In the Valley of Ashes
List at least 2 characters who are having affairs in the novel.
Tom, Myrtle, Daisy
What major political movements took place in the 1920s?
(any of the following): Feminist movement, Harlem Renaissance, anti-Communist "red scare"
Who does Gatsby speak with privately during one of his parties?
Jordan Baker
What does the Valley of Ashes represent?
The gap between the rich and poor classes.
Which characters live in the Valley of Ashes
Myrtle and George Wilson
What was the cause of the Great Depression?
Lots of debt (spending money people didn't have); the stock market crash of 1929
What "favor" does Nick do for Mr. Gatsby?
He invites Daisy over for tea.
What do the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg represent?
The eyes of God, judging society for acting immoral.
Where did Jordan and Daisy grow up?
Louisville, Kentucky