Characters
The main character of the story is . . .
Nick Carroway
What war did Nick, Gatsby, and Tom all fight in?
The Great War or WW1
Who is Tom's mistress?
Myrtle Wilson
Gatsby is accused of being a _________ spy.
German
Who is the author of the book?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Nick's next door neighbor is . . .
Jay Gatsby
Who hosts elaborate parties that draws in many different types of people?
Jay Gatsby
Daisy Buchanan
False
What decade did The Great Gatsby take place in?
1920's
She is rumored to have cheated in a golfing tournament.
Jordan Baker
What did Daisy read the day before her wedding that made her get very emotional?
A letter from Jay Gatsby
How are Daisy and Nick related?
They are 2nd cousins
Oxford.
What did Tom Buchanan give Daisy before their wedding that she threw away when she was drunk?
Pearl necklace.
He owns and works in a car garage.
Mr. Wilson
Why did Gatsby take Nick out to lunch?
To inform him on his past OR to get Nick to do him a favor.
Describe the relationship between Tom Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson.
Tom and Myrtle's relationship seems to be superficial. Tom purchases expensive gifts for Myrtle (puppies, clothing, etc.) but then will lash out and physically harm her.
What happened to Gatsby's entire family?
The died
What was the nickname Nick gave to the older man in Gatsby's library during the party?
Owl Eyes
What is Myrtle's sister's name?
Catherine
What was the favor Jordan asked Nick on behalf of Gatsby?
To set up a meeting with Daisy and Gatsby.
Who is Mr. Wolfsheim?
The mobster who fixed the 1919 World Series.
What country gave Gatsby a decoration for his work in the war that he used to prove his story to Nick?
Montenegro.
Who recounts the history of Gatsby and Daisy to Nick?