Chapter 8 & 9
Why did Myrtle run into the street?
She thought Tom was in the yellow car because she had seen it earlier.
What is the book Henry Gatz shows Nick? Why is it important to the novel?
Hopalong Cassidy. It is important because it has one of Gatsby's personal schedules in it and shows his planning, desire to work, and spirit for romantic adventure. "The good ol" American spirit.
How does Wolfsheim's letter attempt to explain his not coming to the funeral?
He is tied up in important business and cannot "get mixed up in this thing now".
Why does Wilson believe that Gatsby killed Myrtle?
Because it was Gatsby's car.
What happens between Nick and Jordan?
He breaks it off as they are all too irresponsible.
Why does Klipspringer call?
He calls about some shoes that he left at Gatsby's, not out of concern.
What does Wilson do?
He kills Gatsby, then himself.
What does Nick say about people like Daisy and Tom?
They were careless and had other people clean up their messes.
When Nick locates Wolfsheim's office and demands to see him, what is ironic about the situation?
Wolfsheim is sinister and ruthless, but he is whistling "The Rosary".
Why couldn't Nick get anyone to come to Gatsby's funeral?
He had no real friends. No one wanted to be involved in his death.
How is Gatsby's death explained by the press in the local newspapers?
Wilson was a "madman" reduced to a "man deranged by grief".
How does Wolsheim remember Gatsby?
He was a major, just coming out of the army, covered with medals.
Who is Henry C. Gatz?
Gatsby's father.
How does Catherine respond to questions about her sister?
She declares that she has never known Gatsby, that "she was completely happy with her husband", and that she has never been involved in any kind of mischief.
What is the meaning of the last paragraph, the metaphor, of the book?
We persist in our drive forward, but, like boats moving against a current, we are always borne back into the past. "The past is prologue to the future."