Identify the Character
The narrator of the story who moves to NY after WWI
Nick Carraway
Dreary location in New York where the Billboard of T.J Eckleburg overlooks
The Valley of Ashes
Why did Gatsby buy his house?
To be across the bay from Daisy
Who is Nick's cousin?
Daisy Buchanan
What did Tom do when Myrtle repeatedly said the name of his wife, Daisy?
He broke her nose
A charming and wealthy woman who reunites with a former lover after five years
Daisy Buchanan
What kind of business does George Wilson manage?
An auto repair shop
What favor does Gatsby ask of Nick
To arrange a "tea party" for himself and Daisy
What profession is Nick involved in in NY?
Bonds business
According to Myrtle's sister, why haven't Tom and Myrtle left their spouses so that they can marry each other?
Daisy is a Catholic and doe snot believe in divorce
A professional golfer who received negative press for cheating during a match
Jordan Baker
Area in New York where people whose families acquired wealth recently through business ventures
West Egg
What part of Gatsby's backstory seemed true?
He seems to be an American soldier since he recognizes Nick from the war when they meet and he has a medal with his name on it
What was the advice that Nick's father told him as he grew up?
Do not judge people since they have not had the same advantages
How does the weather affect the mood when Gatsby meets with Daisy again for the first time in 5 years
It starts rainy which shows the tension and anxiety within Gatsby
Gatsby's business associate who fixed the 1919 World Series
Meyer Wolfsheim
Area in New York where people whose families acquired wealth by passing it down from generation to generation live
East Egg
Describe 3 rumors we have heard about Gatsby
1. He killed a man
2. He was a German Spy
3. He was an American soldier
4. He was related to Kaiser Wilhelm
5. He is a bootlegger
When describing his living situation in the beginning of the book, how does Nick give a wrong impression of himself?
He implies that he is poor
(The book starts in spring and ends in fall)
Spring - a new beginning for Nick, full of hope and optimism
Fall - End of a time period in his life and end of his connection to certain people in his life
A character referred to as "the boarder." He plays the organ for Gatsby and Daisy as they tour the house
Klipspringer
From which country does Gatsby say he won a medal from during WWI?
Montenegro
Describe the parts of Gatsby's backstory that seem like a lie
(At LEAST 2 DETAILS)
Information about his family:
He says they were from the Midwest, but then adds California
He also says he inherited his wealth, but it took him 3 years to earn the money
He seemed to lie about being educated at Oxford
Nick seems to be reluctant to pursue Jordan romantically. What does he say he needs to do before he would be able to pursue Jordan?
End the "entanglement" back in the Midwest.
Cut ties from a girl that he is engaged to
What was the name of the photographer who attended Myrtle's party?
Mr. McKee