Characters
The narrator of the novel
Who is Nick Carraway?
The area that Nick lives
What is West Egg?
What violent act happens in the apartment?
Tom breaks Myrtle’s nose
“I’m inclined to reserve all judgments.” Who says this?
Nick
What theme is shown through Gatsby’s parties?
Wealth & excess ...The American Dream
What advice did Nick Carraway's father give him in his younger and vulnerable years?
Not everyone has had the same advantages as you
Gatsby is in love with her
Who is Daisy?
The place where Tom and Daisy live...
What is East Egg?
What kind of events does Gatsby host?
Lavish, extravagant parties
“I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be...” Who says this?
Daisy
What theme is revealed through Tom’s behavior?
Violence
What does Daisy hope her daughter will grow up to be?
A beautiful fool
He is described as having a cruel body with shining arrogant eyes
Who is Tom?
A fantastic farm where ASHES grow like wheat
What is The Valley of Ashes?
Where does Nick meet Gatsby?
At his party. He didn't know he was talking to him
“Old sport” is a phrase commonly used by which character?
Jay Gatsby
What does the contrast between East Egg and West Egg represent?
Old money vs. new money
The place where Gatsby says he was educated
Oxford
Tom's mistress
What do the eyes (large glasses) of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg symbolize or represent?
The eyes of God are watching the moral decay
What is the violent rumor about Jay Gatsby?
He killed a man.
Who describes Gatsby as having an “extraordinary gift for hope”?
Nick
What theme is shown through the Valley of Ashes?
Moral decay and social inequality (or poverty)
The place where Nick was educated
New Haven
He is described as having fixed the 1919 World Series
Who is Wolfsheim?
What does the green light represent or symbolize?
Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future
What favor does Nick want from Gatsby?
He wants him to invite Daisy to his house for tea so he can see her again.
Who says: “I married him because I thought he was a gentleman”?
Myrtle
What idea is explored through Gatsby’s obsession with Daisy?
The illusion of the American Dream / unattainable love
The location where Gatsby first met Daisy
What is Louisville?