Nick
Tom
Daisy
Gatsby
Wilson
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What is the reason why Nick moved to New York.
He moved to New York to learn the bond of business.
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Describe Tom.
-Arrogant -Hypocrite -Bully
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Describe Daisy.
-Cynical -Careless -Stupid
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Describe Gatsby.
-Dishonest -Vulgar
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Describe Wilson.
-Lifeless -Vengeful
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Describe Nick.
-Honest -Tolerant -Inclined to reserve judgment
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How did Tom meet Nick?
He was once a member of Nick’s social club at Yale.
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Why did Daisy marry Tom?
She couldn't wait for Gatsby anymore.
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What is Gatsby known for?
He is known for the big parties he throws every Saturday night, but no one knows where he comes from, what he does, or how he made his fortune.
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Where does Wilson work?
At the valley of ashes. He is the owner of a run-down auto shop.
300
What college did Nick go to?
Yale
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How does Tom react when Gatsby tells him that Daisy never loved him?
He becomes outraged and forces a confrontation.
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How did Daisy fall in love with Gatsby?
She met him at her house.
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How did Gatsby become wealthy? BE SPECIFIC.
One day, he saw a yacht owned by Dan Cody, a wealthy copper mogul, and rowed out to warn him about an impending storm. The grateful Cody took young Gatz, who gave his name as Jay Gatsby, on board his yacht as his personal assistant. Traveling with Cody to the Barbary Coast and the West Indies, Gatsby fell in love with wealth and luxury. Cody was a heavy drinker, and one of Gatsby’s jobs was to look after him during his drunken binges.This gave Gatsby a healthy respect for the dangers of alcohol and convinced him not to become a drinker himself. When Cody died, he left Gatsby $25,000, but Cody’s mistress prevented him from claiming his inheritance. Gatsby then dedicated himself to becoming a wealthy and successful man.
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What is Wilson's reaction to Myrtle's death?
He is consumed with grief when Myrtle is killed.
400
How did Nick meet Gatsby?
He moved to West Egg, and Gatsby was his neighbor. He got an invitation to Gatsby's party and then he started talking to him.
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What does Tom tell Wilson about Myrtle's death?
He told Wilson that Gatsby was driving the yellow car.
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Are Daisy and Nick siblings?
Yes. They are cousins.
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Where is Gatsby originally from?
Gatsby was born James Gatz on a farm in North Dakota; working for a millionaire made him dedicate his life to the achievement of wealth.
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How does Wilson get Gatsby's name?
Wilson got Gatsby's name from Tom.
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How come Nick did not want to shake hands with Tom?
Because he didn't like him anymore.
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Where did Nick encounters Tom for the last time?
On Fifth Avenue in New York.
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How did Daisy react when she saw her baby?
She didn't care.
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Why is Gatsby "Great" according to Nick?
Nick sees Gatsby as a deeply flawed man, dishonest and vulgar, whose extraordinary optimism and power to transform his dreams into reality make him “great” nonetheless.
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What does Gatsby and Wilson have in common?
George is comparable to Gatsby in that both are dreamers and both are ruined by their unrequited love for women who love Tom.
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