Chapter 7
What does Daisy choose at the end of the chapter?
Daisy chooses to stay with Tom.
What happens to Gatsby at the beginning of Chapter 8?
At the beginning of Chapter 8, Gatsby is waiting for a call from Daisy, but he doesn't receive one.
What is Nick’s reaction after Gatsby’s death?
He is deeply saddened and resolves to tell Gatsby’s story to the world.
How does Nick Carraway describe Gatsby when they first meet?
As the single most hopeful person he has met.
How does the color yellow function as a symbol in the novel?
Yellow often symbolizes wealth, decay, and corruption.
What happens to Myrtle Wilson in this chapter?
Myrtle is struck and killed by Gatsby's car.
What is Gatsby's reaction to Daisy not calling him?
Gatsby is heartbroken and unable to let go of the hope that Daisy will leave Tom and be with him.
Why does Daisy and Tom leave East Egg after Gatsby’s death?
They want to start fresh in a new city, away from the scandal.
What is the significance of the green light in The Great Gatsby?
Gatsby's unattainable dream and his hope for a future with Daisy.
What does Dr. T.J. Eckleburg’s eyes represent?
The eyes of God are watching.
Why does Gatsby stop throwing parties?
Because he reconnected with Daisy.
How does Gatsby react to the news that Daisy has chosen to stay with Tom?
He waits for Daisy to come to her senses and plans to continue pursuing her.
What is the final line of the book?
And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past
How does the symbol of the "clock" in Nick’s house relate to the theme of time?
Gatsby's desire to turn back time.
What does the color white symbolize in The Great Gatsby?
The color white often symbolizes innocence, purity, and beauty.
What does Gatsby reveal to Tom about his past?
He was educated at Oxford and comes from an old, wealthy family.
What tragic event happens at the end of chapter 8?
Gatsby is shot and killed by George Wilson.
What kind of character is Gatsby?
An anti-hero and tragic.
What is the significance of the novel’s ending?
The novel’s ending is tragic and shows the ultimate failure of Gatsby's dream.
What does the East Egg vs. West Egg divide represent symbolically?
Old money vs. new money
What is the significance of the scene where Gatsby, Tom, Daisy, Nick, and Jordan go to New York City?
It marks the culmination of Gatsby’s dream for a future with Daisy.
How does George Wilson react after Myrtle’s death?
He becomes obsessed with finding the person responsible and ultimately kills Gatsby.
What is the final message Nick conveys about the American Dream in the novel’s closing lines?
The American Dream is a flawed illusion that ultimately leads to failure
What does Gatsby do to try to impress Daisy?
Gatsby throws extravagant parties, buys a mansion across the bay from Daisy’s house, and accumulates great wealth in an attempt to win her back.
What is the significance of the Valley of Ashes in the novel?
Moral decay