This is seen in two chapters. It represents God watching over the sinful acts of Tom and Myrtle.
100
When does the story take place?
In the 1920's - specifically 1922.
100
Where did Nick and Tom attend college?
Yale
100
Where is F. Scott Fitzgerald from?
St. Paul, Minnesota
200
Plays golf
Who is Jordan Baker?
200
Wolfsheim's cuff links
Human molars for cuff links are rather a gruesome item. This trophy demonstrates the cruel underworld that Wolfsheim works with.
200
Where is Gatsby's mansion located?
He lives on The West Egg - where the "new" money lives.
200
Why does Tom break Myrtle's nose?
She keeps taunting him about Daisy.
200
Who lived in the "valley of ashes"
George and Myrtle Wilson
300
Is in the bond business
Who is Nick Carraway?
300
Gatsby's books
Mr. Owl Eyes believes they are fake but is surprised they are real. However, they haven't been "cut" or read. Mr. Owl Eyes suspects that Gatsby is a facade like the books.
300
Where do Gatsby and Daisy first meet up after five years?
Nick's house for tea
300
Why does Daisy wish for her daughter to be a "beautiful fool"?
she wants her to have a fun and happy life. Daisy doesn't want her daughter to understand the unpleasant things around her, like her husband having an affair.
300
What was Wolfsheim's big accomplishment?
He fixed the 1919 World Series
400
This character shoots Gatsby
Who is George Wilson?
400
The green light
This is a beacon for Gatsby. It shows him where to go to follow his dream of winning Daisy.
400
Who attends Gatsby's funeral?
Nick Carraway, Henry Gatz (Gatsby's father), and Mr. Owl Eyes
400
Where is Daisy from?
Louisville, Kentucky
400
Who said "It takes two to make an accident"?
Jordan Baker
500
This guest comes often and stays a long time at Gatsby's
Who is Klipspringer?
500
The weather
The weather is used to show the mood in particular scenes. Rain is used when Gatsby and Daisy are reunited as tears from the past. The hottest day is used to foreshadow upcoming tensions.
500
Why was Gatsby's love doomed to fail?
Daisy can't live up to the image he has stored in his memory all of these years.
500
How does Nick describe Tom and Daisy at the end of the novel?
He describes them as careless. They do their damage to things and retreat back to their money.
500
Name two things that Gatsby does to impress Daisy.
*He dresses nicely
*He throws extravagant parties
*He shows off all the nice clothes he can buy
*He shows off his mansion
*He mentions his education