Daisy
What is Daisy Buchanan's maiden name before she marries Tom?
Fey
Where did Tom Buchanan attend college, where he was a star athlete?
Yale University
Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?
Nick Caraway
Why does Gatsby throw extravagant parties at his mansion?
To attract Daisy Buchanan in hopes she will come to one of them.
What theme is reflected in the social divide between East Egg and West Egg?
The theme of social class and the division between old money (East Egg) and new money (West Egg).
Daisy's voice is often described with a particular symbolic quality. What does Gatsby famously say about her voice?
"Her voice is full of money."
What sport did Tom play in college, earning him national fame?
Football
n Chapter 5, what significant event does Nick help arrange at his cottage?
The reunion between Gatsby and Daisy
What is revealed about Gatsby’s real past, including his original name?
His real name is James Gatz, and he came from a poor farming family in North Dakota.
How does the setting of the Valley of Ashes reflect the theme of moral decay in the novel?
The Valley of Ashes represents the moral and social decay resulting from the pursuit of wealth, where the poor suffer while the rich live in luxury.
How is Daisy related to Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby?
She is Nick's cousin.
What is the name of Tom's mistress in the novel?
Myrtle Wilson
Where does Nick live in relation to Gatsby’s mansion?
In a small house next door to Gatsby’s mansion in West Egg
What is the symbolic significance of the green light Gatsby frequently gazes at?
It represents his hope and longing for Daisy, as well as the unattainable American Dream.
How does the weather symbolize the emotional atmosphere during key moments in the novel, particularly when Gatsby and Daisy reunite?
The weather mirrors the emotional tone of the story. When Gatsby and Daisy reunite, it is pouring rain, symbolizing tension and uncertainty. As their connection rekindles, the rain clears, representing hope and renewed possibility.
What city does Daisy originally come from before moving to East Egg?
Louisville, Kentucky
What possession of Tom's is often used to symbolize his wealth and carelessness?
His expensive blue coupe (car)
After Gatsby’s death, what does Nick conclude about the people surrounding Gatsby’s life?
He realizes that most of them were shallow, selfish, and only interested in Gatsby for his wealth and parties.
What item does Gatsby nearly knock over in Nick’s house, symbolizing his emotional state?
A clock
What does the billboard of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg’s eyes symbolize in the novel?
The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg symbolize the idea of an all-seeing, god-like presence, reflecting the loss of spiritual values and the emptiness of the characters' moral lives.
What object does Daisy accidentally hit while driving Gatsby's car, setting off the novel's tragic climax?
Myrtle Wilson
In what specific way does Tom contribute to Gatsby's downfall near the end of the novel?
He tells George Wilson that Gatsby owns the car that killed Myrtle, implying that Gatsby was driving and involved with her.
What final judgment does Nick make about Tom and Daisy at the end of the novel?
He calls them "careless people" who smash things and retreat into their wealth, leaving others to deal with the consequences of their actions.
How many people, besides Nick, attend Gatsby’s funeral?
Only three people: Henry Gatz (Gatsby’s father), Owl Eyes, and one of Gatsby’s servants.
What does the color white often symbolize in relation to Daisy and her world in The Great Gatsby?
The color white symbolizes false purity and innocence. Though Daisy appears pure and perfect, her actions reveal selfishness, moral corruption, and shallowness.