What is Jay Gatsby's real name? How did he grow up?
James Gatz; he grew up poor
How does Daisy behave the night before her wedding? Why does she behave this way?
Daisy gets drunk due to a letter she received from Gatsby.
Where does Gatsby buy his house? What is he constantly reaching for? Why?
Across from Daisy's in West Egg. The green light. He is reaching for Daisy, hoping to get her back
Honesty
Daisy is very wealthy - why does she cry over the shirts Gatsby throws at her?
She is upset about the time lost
Who is Dan Cody? List two things he taught Gatsby
The man Gatsby took care of; not to drink and how to act "rich"
Does Daisy enjoy her time at Gatsby's party in Chapter 6? Why or why not?
She does not enjoy her time at the party
How has Gatsby earned his money? What does he actually tell Nick?
Bootlegging; owning drug stores
What is the line of work that Nick has come East to learn?
selling bonds
What does Tom think of Gatsby's party? How do you know?
What is Tom's mistress' name? What does Tom do to her in chapter 2? What does this suggest about what he thinks of women?
Myrtle Wilson; hits her; they are "objects"
What is Gatsby and Daisy's relationship like when they see each other again?
Awkward
What does Gatsby want from Daisy? How does Nick respond to this?
to tell Tom she never loved him; to go back to how things were; Nick advises him this cannot happen
Who is Nick romantically involved with? What is she like?
Jordan Baker; selfish, liar, pretty
What is the advice that Nick's father gives him at the beginning of the book?
Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in the world haven't had the advantages that you've had.
What is the first thing that Nick notices about Gatsby?
His rare smile
What is symbolic about the Valley of Ashes? Who lives here?
It represents the failure or dark side of the American Dream. Myrtle and Tom Wilson live here.