Characters
Who was the drunk many Nick encountered in Gatsby’s library?
The owl-eyed man or the man in the owl-eyed glasses
Who does Nick run into at Gatsby party?
Jordan Baker
What theme was shown by looking at Gatsby’s house?
Society, Class, Wealth
What is "special" about Nick's invitation to Gatsby's party?
Nick seems to be one of only a few people actually invited to the party.
How often does Gatsby hold parties at his mansion?
Every weekend
What does Nick think of Jordan?
She is incurably dishonest.
What happened to Owl Eyes' car?
Someone else drove it into a ditch.
What were people wearing at the party? What theme does this show?
Nice dresses and tuxedos. Wealth is a theme seen through this.
Why is Nick momentarily embarrassed at the party?
He speaks to a man he does not know is Gatsby
What was ironic about Gatsby during the party?
Although the party is rowdy and most people are drunk, Gatsby is reserved and never drinks alcohol.
What does Nick think of Gatsby?
He is impressed by Gatsby's smile and think he seems very genuine
What do Nick and Jordan set out to do?
They want to go find Gatsby.
What was a common trait of people who were rich?
Lying and Deceitfulness
What are two of the rumors that spread around the party about Gatsby?
He once killed a man and he was a German spy
What did Jordan say after she spoke to Gatsby?
She told Nick she just "heard the most amazing thing."
How were Nick and Gatsby associated prior to their meeting at the party?
They were in the military together.
What do Gatsby and Nick plan to do the morning after the party?
They plan to go up in the hydroplane.
What are most of the remaining women at the party doing?
Fighting with their husbands.
What is surprising about the books in the library?
They're real, but the pages don't open, they're kind of sealed somehow.
How do many guests arrive at Gatsby’s party?
In a car provided by Gatsby.
Does Jordan like large parties or small parties? Why?
Jordan likes large parties so she can have privacy.
Who does Gatsby want to see alone?
Jordan
What did the women say when their men would try to make them leave the party?
“Whenever he sees I’m having a good time he wants to go home."
What does Jordan not believe about Gatsby?
That he is an Oxford man.
What did Nick initially imagine Gatsby to look like?
Rosy, husky, middle-aged