Character Description
What character in chapter 4 is supposedly from the "Middle West"?
Gatsby
"I don't want you to get a wrong idea of me from all these stories you hear"
Gatsby
After Meyer Wolfsheim leaves, Gatsby explains that Wolfsheim
Fixed the World's Series in 1919 is a gambler
What two things prevented Daisy and Gatsby from being together?
The war and Daisy's high social status versus Gatsby, an officer in the army.
Contrast the difference between Jordan's POV of Gatsby Versus Nick POV of Gatsby
Jordan: describes Gatsby as someone who is trying to win the woman of his dreams, lovesick, innocent young soldier
Nick: has mixed emotions, feel such contradictory admiration and repulsion for Gatsby, very interested in gatsby (knowing more about his success and himself)
What city was Daisy from?
Louisville, Kentucky
"There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired."
Nick Carraway described what type of people he experiences in this world.
Why didn't Gatsby ask Jordan to arrange for him to meet Daisy again?
Gatsby wants Daisy to see his house. Since Nick lives next door this is convenient.
Who does Nick run into at the restaurant when he is with Jay Gatsby and what happens next?
Tom Buchanan. Jay slips away.
How is the theme of the roaring Twenties described throughout the chapter?
The world series, organized crime and wealth of the people and nation, bootlegger
Explains that she was a bridesmaid
Jordan in Daisy's wedding
"And Daisy ought to have something in her life"
Jordan
What does Gatsby show to a police officer that allows him to be excuse from the speeding ticket?
Christmas card from the police commissioner
What made Daisy rethink her marriage on her wedding day?
Letter from Gatsby
What is the significance of Daisy's dock?
Gatsby is in love with her, which is the whole reason he was looking at the dock in the first place.
Who was Klipspringer and what did he become known as?
He is the piano player who became known as "the boarder" because he seemed to move into Gatsby.
"He turned around at the door and said, 'Don't let that waiter take my coffee away. Then he went out on the sidewalk and they shot him three times in his full belly and drove away."
Mr. Wolfsheim
What two pieces of "evidence" did Gatsby show Nick to prove some events of his past?
A medal from the country Montenegro for WWI service and a picture of him at Oxford.
What are three major events that happen in this chapter
Gatsby tells Nick about his past
Wolfshiem, Nick and Gatsby have lunch
Jordan tells Nick how Daisy and Gatsby know one another and asks Nick to invite Daisy to lunch for Gatsby
What is the significance/symbol of the "green light" in chapter 4?
representation of Gatsby's dreams that are always just out of reach, things he wants to achieve, Gatsby is always reaching/striving for the green light. Another example is the American dream. Gatsby trying to achieve his dream of pursuit of money and material success
Teacher discretion
"It was a strange coincidence"
Nick
What was Gatsby looking at the night Nick first saw him?
The green light at the end of Daisy's Dock
Why does Tom make the papers in Santa Barbara?
The chambermaid broke her arm. Tom ran into a wagon on the Ventura road and ripped a front wheel off his car
What is the significance of this chapter as a whole?
This chapter gives important insight into Gatsby's past and how his past led to his future actions. Talks about Gatsby plan to meet Daisy. Nick's encounter with Gatsby friend