Nick
Give the context and significance for the following quotation:
“I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.”
Carraway
How are Nick and Daisy related?
They are cousins.
Where did Tom and Nick study?
Yale
When and where does the story take place?
In New York, 1922
Where does Myrtle live?
In the Valley of Ashes.
What does Nick do?
He's in the bond business.
How is Daisy different from Myrtle physically and spiritually?
Myrtle- voluptuous, loud, opinionated, working class
Daisy- classically beautiful/thin, reserved, mysterious
What sport was Tom good at (at college, at least)?
Football
What is the name given to this period in American History?
The Roaring Twenties
Where does Nick live?
West Egg
Why might it be a conflict for Nick to be accompanying Tom into New York ?
He is Daisy's cousin and Tom is having an affair
Who is Daisy's friend and what does she do?
Who is George B Wilson?
A mechanic / car dealer. Husband to Myrtle.
What war is mentioned in the text? Who was a soldier in that war?
The Great War / WWI - Nick
What is his neighbour famous for?
His parties.
What is one the reasons why Nick came East?
He was involved with someone and he didn't want unwelcome gossip.
What did Daisy say when she learnt she had had a baby girl?
"I hope she will be a fool."
How is the dinner party different from the party they throw in the city?
one is subtle, classy, gossipy-- the other is over the top, loud, very drunk, and involves physical violence
What excuse does Myrle's sister give for Tom not divorcing Daisy?
That she is a Catholic.
What do Tom and Myrle argue about?
Whether she should mention Daisy's name.
What advice did Nick's father give him?
"Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that not everyone is as lucky as you are."
Because he wasn't back from the war.
What excuse does Myrtle give to go to New York?
She is visiting her sister.
Who is Gatsby related to... according to rumour?
He's a nephew or cousin of Kaiser Wilhem's
Who are Tom and Myrtle's neighbours in their NY apartment?
Mr and Mrs McKee.