This theme is exemplified through Gatsby solving all his problems by pursuing money through shady schemes and reinventing himself to the point that he becomes hollow and disconnected with the past.
Corruption of the American Dream
100
What is Nick like as a narrator?
He is tolerant and slow to judge, as well as trustworthy for keeping secrets.
100
The East Egg is the home of what type of people?
The "old money" wealthy. Inhabitants are normally fashionable and well established.
100
In the novel the green light across the water from Gatsby's house symbolizes the more generalized ideal of the American Dream. To Gatsby though, the green light is directly associated with what?
Daisy Buchanan
100
This American banker was referenced when Gatsby talks about his books about banking that "promise to unfold the shining secrets that only Midas, ______, and Maecenas know."
J.P. Morgan
200
This is Gatsby's whole goal in the story. He spends his whole life trying to make himself a man Daisy would want to love.
One cannot relive the past.
200
Is Gatsby "great"? Why or why not?
He is not "great." He has created an illusion of himself where he is a important, successful, wealthy man where in reality he is just a criminal trying to impress a girl.
200
What is Gatsby's nickname for all of his guest who's names he cannot remember?
"Old Sport"
200
What symbol can be found located between West Egg and New York City, that consist of a long stretch of desolate land and symbolizing the plight of the poor?
The Valley of Ashes
200
As seen on the Travel Channels "Hotel Secrets and Legends," the character of Jay Gatsby is based off of whom?
Max Gerlach
300
This theme is conveyed by Gatsby devoting his entire life to getting Daisy back. This is what has kept him motivated all these years.
The power of love.
300
Who actually killed Myrtle?
Daisy was the one responsible for the death, but people thought it was Gatsby who was driving.
300
Who's idea is it for the group to drive out into New York City shortly before Tom and Gatsby's confrontation?
Tom Buchanan
300
What is seen as the eyes of God by George Wilson and possibly representing God staring down upon and judging American Society as a moral wasteland?
The Eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg
300
What was the war that Gatsby fought in prior to the events in the novel?
World War I
400
This theme is shown by the East Eggers who prove to be careless inconsiderate bullies who are so used to money's ability to ease their minds that they never worry about hurting anyone else.
The hollowness of the upper class.
400
What was one thing that Jordan Baker claimed to be a professional at?
Golfing
400
What was Gatsby's plan after the incident with Myrtle on the way back home?
To take the blame for her death.
400
During the first reunion between Gatsby and Daisy, he ends up knocking this symbol off of the mantelpiece representing Gatsby's hopelessly clumsy attempt at holding onto the past. What is this item and what does it represent on its own?
A clock, representing the passing of time.
400
This important event was fixed by an associate of Jay Gatsby.
The 1919 World Series.
500
This can be seen by characters like Jordan Baker, Jay Gatsby, and Nick Carraway, who ironically sees himself as one of the few honest people he knows.
Humans are inherently dishonest.
500
Who was Jay Gatsby's business partner during his bootlegging years?
Meyer Wolfsheim
500
Who attends Gatsby's funeral?
Nick, Gatsby's Father, and Owl Eyes. (Along with the minister, four or five servants, and the West Egg Postman.)
500
What is the non-physical symbol used to further ones perspective of the physical world we are presented with in our mind? It is used through mainly the items in Gatsby's house, the clothing worn, and on the vehicles in the novel.
Color.
500
It was during this time period that Jay Gatsby (along with gangsters like Al Capone) made his fortune in the criminal underworld.