Major Characters
This character has always been "inclined to reserve all judgements, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to [him] and also made [him] the victim of not a few veteran bores".
Who is Nick Carraway?
Bonus 10 points to any team who can tell me what Nick moved to New York to do.
This the character who taught Gatsby about being wealthy; Gatsby sailed with this character for 5 years.
Who is Dan Cody?
Bonus 10 points to any group who can tell me how Dan Cody got his money.
This symbol represents the tension of the story. The underlying pressure and strain cannot be ignored any longer. The physical discomfort represents the emotional discomfort.
What is the heat?
Bonus 50 points to the first group who can explain why the end of summer is a good time for this to happen.
This is the location of the apartment party.
What is New York City?
Bonus 10 points to any group who can describe Myrtle's apartment.
At who's parties (Tom's, Gatsby's, or Myrtle's) do the guests "conduct themselves according to the rules of behaviour associated with an amusement park"?
Who is Gatsby?
Bonus 25 points to any group who can give me an example of this.
This character's "voice is full of money".
Who is Daisy?
Bonus 10 points to any group who can tell me where Daisy is from. (Hint: it's the same place as Jordan Baker)
This character received all of Dan Cody's inheritance.
Who is Ella Kaye?
What is the green light?
Bonus 25 points to the first group who can tell me the significance of the color of the light.
Bonus 25 points to the first group who can tell me the significance of the location of the light.
This is the grey wasteland where George Wilson's garage is.
What is the Valley of Ashes?
What is the odd thing Gatsby does before Daisy walks into Nick's house when she has tea with Gatsby for the first time?
He walks out into the rain.
This character's "heart was in a constant, turbulent riot. The most grotesque and fantastic conceits haunted him in his bed at night. A universe of ineffable gaudiness spun itself out in his brain while the clock ticked on the washstand and the moon soaked with wet light his tangled clothes upon the floor".
Who is Gatsby?
Bonus 10 points to anyone who can tell me what Gatsby's real name is.
This character is the person who discovered Gatsby's books are real in the library at his party.
Who is Owl Eyes?
Bonus 25 points to the first team that can tell me what other notable thing he did at this party.
These faded eyes on a billboard are seen as a symbol of moral judgment, or judging what is right and wrong, in a world that doesn't care about doing right or wrong.
What are the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?
This is the part of Long Island that is considered "new money".
Who do Gatsby and Nick have lunch with in New York?
Who is Meyer Wolfshiem?
Bonus 10 points to any group who can tell me a NEW fact about Wolfshiem. Once it's been stated, you can't restate it.
This character says, "I’d a little rather not be the polo player".
Who is Tom?
Bonus 10 points to any group that can tell me where Tom went to college.
This character cheated during a golf tournament and left the top of a borrowed car down in the rain.
Who is Jordan Baker?
Bonus 25 points to the first team who can tell me what Jordan said when Nick said she was not careful.
This represents Gatsby's wealth. When Daisy sees this, she thinks of Gatsby's loneliness, but all he sees is his success.
What is Gatsby's mansion?
This is the part of Long Island known as "old money".
What is East Egg?
Why did Gatsby stop throwing parties after Daisy attended one?
She didn't like them. After all, he revalued everything in his life according to her gaze.
This character says, "I’m going to give you this dress as soon as I’m through with it. I’ve got to get another one tomorrow. I’m going to make a list of all the things I’ve got to get. A massage and a wave, and a collar for the dog, and one of those cute little ashtrays where you touch a spring, and a wreath with a black silk bow for mother’s grave that’ll last all summer. I got to write down a list so I won’t forget all the things I got to do".
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
Bonus 10 points to any group who can give a good character trait for Myrtle.
This character is a photographer who wants Tom to help him make a business connection on Long Island. This character is present at Myrtle's apartment party.
Who is Mr. McKee?
What are Gatsby's shirts?
This is the part of Long Island where Gatsby lives.
What is West Egg?
Why can Gatsby not consider himself an Oxford man?
He only went there for 5 months.