Where are we?
Where did Nick grow up?
The Midwest
These two characters went to Yale
Tom Buchanan and Nick Carraway
Who is the author of the Great Gatsby?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Who is Old Money married couple?
Tom and Daisy Buchanan
Where in New York does Nick move to after the war?
Long Island (West Egg)
This character is mysterious and throws lavish parties
Jay Gatsby
What time period is Gatsby set in?
1920s
Who is the Valley of Ashes married couple?
Myrtle and George Wilson
"About half-way between West Egg and New York the motor road hastily joins the railroad and runs beside it for a quarter of a mile, so as to shrink away from a certain desolate area of land. . .a fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges and hills and grotesque gardens"
This quote describes. . .
The Valley of Ashes
This character owns a mansion and plays polo
Tom Buchanan
What does Old Money mean?
families who have had a lot of money for a long time and pass the money down to their children
Who is having an affair?
Myrtle Wilson and Tom Buchanan
Where do Tom and Myrtle get into an argument?
Myrtle's apartment in the city (that Tom pays for)
This character says their partner bruised their finger
Daisy Buchanan
What does New Money mean?
people who weren't rich before became wealthy (the American Dream)
Who is Daisy trying to set up?
Nick Carraway and Jordan Baker
Which two characters are neighbors?
Gatsby and Nick
This character is a professional golfer
Jordan Baker
What was there a ban on during this time period?
Why does this make Gatsby's parties risky?
Prohibition, ban on alcohol.
Gatsby's party are filled with alcohol, could get in trouble with authorities.
What did Tom buy Myrtle in the city?
a pet dog