How was Nick different from the other guests that attended Gatsby’s parties?
Nick was actually invited to the parties
100
Who was driving the “death car” that hit and killed Myrtle Wilson?
Daisy Buchanan
100
How does Gatsby make all of his money?
Gatsby is a bootlegger
100
What does West Egg symbolize?
New money– these people made the money they have on their own
100
What does East Egg represent?
Old Money– these people inherited their money
200
How do Nick and Daisy know each other?
They are second cousins
200
What does George find that causes him to believe Myrtle is having an affair?
He finds an expensive dog collar
200
How does Myrtle Wilson die?
She runs out into the street towards the yellow car that she believes Tom is driving. Daisy who is not expecting someone to run out in front of the car swerves to avoid hitting her, but then is forced to swerve back due to oncoming traffic– she accidently hits and kills Myrtle
200
What literally separates East Egg from West Egg?
A bay
200
What symbolizes the “eyes of God”?
The Dr. TJ Eckleberg advertisement
300
What is Nick’s profession in The Great Gatsby?
Nick is a bonds salesman
300
What time period does The Great Gatsby take place?
The 1920’s
300
What is Jordan Baker’s profession?
She is a professional golfer
300
Who lives in the Valley of Ashes?
Myrtle and George Wilson
300
Gatsby says that Daisy’s voice is full of _______________.
Money
400
What does Myrtle Wilson do that causes Tom to hit her?
She continuously repeats Daisy’s name
400
What is the illegal sale and manufacturing of alcohol called?
Bootlegging
400
What symbolizes Gatsby’s hope and dreams for the future?
The green light
400
Who lives in East Egg?
Tom and Daisy Buchanan
400
Who narrates The Great Gatsby?
Nick Carraway
500
Where were Gatsby and Daisy reunited?
At Nick’s house
500
How does George Wilson die?
He kills himself
500
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize?
Poverty, hopelessness, the ghetto, the loss of the American Dream
500
In chapter 7 where do Nick, Tom, Gatsby, Daisy, and Jordan decide to go to “cool off”?