Gatsby
Why did Gatsby buy his house?
To be close to Daisy and win her over again
Who is Myrtle? Connect her to two characters
Tom's mistress who is married to George Wilson (car mechanic living in the "Valley of Ashes"
Who says this line? “I am one of the few honest people I know”
Nick
Describe the history between Daisy and Gatsby
They met/dated 5 years ago when Gatsby was a soldier and Daisy was 18 years old.
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?
A gambler who fixed the 1919 World Series who is involved with Gatsby
Why does Daisy say: “I hope she’s a fool. The best thing a girl can be.” ?
She believes it is better to be ignorant and hide feelings rather than see the truth and be in pain
What business does Gatsby tell Nick and Daisy he is involved with?
OIL Business
Who is Doctor TJ Eckleburg and what does he symbolize?
The billboard with eyes in the valley of ashes symbolize the "eyes of God" as someone is constantly watching
Who does Nick say this line about? “She was incurably dishonest” and why?
Jordan
Gatsby tells Nick about himself while they are on a drive, but they are stopped. Describe the incident and resolution
The police pulls over Gatsby but once he shows who he is the police let him go because of his connections he is able to avoid consequences of reckless driving
Chapter 1-3 features characters at a party/dinner party. Describe these three in order that they occur
Chapter 1: Nick eats dinner at the Buchannan's house with Jordan Baker
Chapter 2: Nick at a NYC hotel with Tom/Myrtle + friends
Chapter 3: Nick and Jordan attending a party at Gatsby's house
What does Gatsby attempt to offer Nick as a "thank you" for helping with Daisy in chapter 4?
Involving him in a "side business" in order to make extra money (Wolfsheim)