Chapter 1
Who is Tom's wife?
Daisy
What kind of pet does Myrtle want?
A dog
What nickname does Gatsby always call Nick?
Old sport
When Nick goes to lunch with Gatsby, Gatsby introduces him to one of his friends. What is the friend's name?
Mr. Wolfshiem
Gatsby says he and Daisy have not seen each other in nearly _______________ years.
five
What is the name of the village that the narrator lives in?
West Egg
What religion does Tom say that Daisy practices?
He says she is Catholic.
Whom does Nick hang out with at Gatsby's party?
Jordan Baker
What does Gatsby say happened to his family?
He says they have all died.
What color is the light at the end of Tom's and Daisy's dock?
Green
What is the important piece of advice that Nick's father gave him?
Remember that not everybody has the same advantages that you have.
Where did Myrtle and Tom first meet?
On the train
Who does Nick say is "one of the few honest people [he] has ever known"?
Himself
Which of the following people do Gatsby and Nick run into while they are at lunch?
a.) Daisy
b.) Tom
c.) Jordan
d.) Myrtle
b.) Tom
When Gatsby shows Daisy his elegant collection of shirts, what does Daisy do?
She starts to cry.
Who calls Tom on the phone during dinner?
His girlfriend, Myrtle Wilson
According to Myrtle, what did George do that made her realize that their marriage was a "mistake"?
He borrowed a suit for their wedding.
What sport does Jordan Baker play?
Golf
What city does Gatsby tell Nick he is from?
San Francisco
Nick calls Daisy and invites her to come to tea at his house. What warning does he give her over the phone?
"Don't bring Tom."
How does Nick know Daisy?
They are cousins.
What kind of doctor is Dr. T. J. Eckleburg?
An oculist (eye doctor)
When Lucille tore her dress at one of Gatsby's previous parties, what did Gatsby do?
He sent her a brand-new dress a few days later.
Where does Gatsby say he was educated?
Oxford
When Nick returns to West Egg at the beginning of the chapter, he is afraid that his house is on fire because he sees a bright light. What is the bright light?
Gatsby's house, with all the lights on