Characters
Ch. 1-2
Ch. 3-4
Ch. 5-6
Ch. 7-9
100
Who is the narrator of the story and Daisy's cousin?
Nick Carraway
100
What piece of advice did Nick's father give him?
"Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, remember that not all people in this world have had the advantages you've had"
100
Who is Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?
an eye doctor whose billboard overlooks the road to West Egg.
100
How does Gatsby prepare Nick's house for Daisy's visit?
He had someone mow the lawn and he brought over flowers.
100
Who kills Myrtle?
Daisy
200
A pro golfer and Daisy's friend
Jordan Baker
200
What is the difference between East Egg and West Egg?
Old money and new money
200
Why does Gatsby throw lavish, extravagant parties?
He hopes that Daisy will come
200
Gatsby met Daisy several years before they meet each other again on Long Island. How long ago did they meet?
5 years ago
200
Why does Gatsby allow Daisy to drive his car?
She wants to calm her nerves after the intense day.
300
From old money, went to Yale and played football
Tom Buchanan
300
What is the name of the dreary, ashen, barren place between West Egg and New York?
Valley of Ashes
300
At which University does Gatsby claim he was educated?
Oxford
300
At what age did James Gatz change his name to Jay Gatsby?
Age 17
300
Why doesn't Gatsby leave West Egg after Nick tells him that the authorities know his car killed Myrtle.
He wants to stay and protect Daisy and see what she will do.
400
Owns a garage in the Valley of Ashes
George Wilson
400
Why did Myrtle marry George Wilson and why does she regret it now?
She thought he was a gentleman, but later learned that he wasn't wealthy or from a well-to-do family
400
Jordan asks Nick for a favor on behalf of Gatsby. What does Gatsby want Nick to do for him?
To invite Daisy to Nick's house
400
Who changed Gatsby's life forever, inspiring him to become rich and powerful someday?
Dan Cody
400
How does Gatsby die?
George Wilson shoots him
500
A Jewish man; a gambler who fixed the 1919 World Series
Meyer Wolfshiem
500
Why does Tom break Myrtle's nose?
She says Daisy's name over and over
500
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?
A jewish guy involved in organized crime
500
How is the true story of Gatsby's life revealed in the story?
A reporter comes to Gatsby's home and interviews him. The narrator (Nick) then reveals the true events of Gatsby's life.
500
What did Tom tell Wilson in the hours before Gatsby was killed?
That Gatsby owned the car that killed Myrtle.
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