Chapter 1
What is the name of Nick Carraway’s hometown?
Minnesota
What is the Valley of Ashes?
An industrial wasteland between West Egg and New York, symbolising moral decay.
Why is Gatsby so famous in New York?
He throws lavish and extreme parties.
Where did Gatsby supposedly study?
Oxford
How does Gatsby behave when he first reunites with Daisy?
Nervous and awkward
What is the significance of the green light that Gatsby is reaching towards at the end of the chapter?
Unattainable dream, or his hopes and desires
Who does Tom take Nick to meet in Chapter 2?
Myrtle Wilson
What is one of the rumours about Gatsby circulating at the party?
He killed a man, or that he was a German spy
Where does Gatsby claim his family comes from?
The Midwest
“If it wasn’t for the mist we could see your home across the bay,” said Gatsby. “You always have..."
What can Gatsby see?
A green light
Nick describes Gastby as someone with an extraordinary gift for...
Hope
What billboard overlooks the Valley of Ashes?
Dr. T.J. Eckleburg's oculist services
This chapter is the first time that Nick...
meets Gatsby.
Where is Gatsby's family actually from?
San Francisco
"It makes me sad because I've never seen such —...
"such beautiful shirts before."
How does Nick view Tom Buchanan in their first meeting?
Arrogant, aggressive or domineering
How does Tom treat Myrtle during the party in New York?
He is physically abusive and hits her
"He had one of those ___________ ___________ with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life."
Rare smiles
Why does Gatsby throw his extravagant parties?
He hopes Daisy will attend.
What does Gatsby knock over when he enters Nick's home?
A clock
How does Daisy respond when Nick asks her about her daughter?
She hopes she becomes a "beautiful little fool"
What does Tom's behaviour at the party reveal about his character?
He is violent, controlling, and feels superior to those of lower social class.
‘What do you think?’ he demanded impetuously.
‘About what?’
‘About that. As a matter of fact you needn’t bother to ascertain. I ascertained. They’re real.’
What is Owl Eyes claiming is real?
What does Gatsby’s association with Wolfsheim suggest about his wealth?
It comes from illegal and shady activities.
There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy tumbled short of his dreams—not through her own fault but because of the...
colossal vitality of the illusion