Characters
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?
Gatsby's business partner, a gambler, probably a gangster/mob boss
Why is it ironic that Tom says women "run around too much these days?"
He runs around cheating on Daisy with the same type of women he's talking about.
Who attends Gatsby's parties and why?
Upper class and anyone else who shows up. They want the free things Gatsby offers.
Why did Gatsby buy his mansion?
To be closer to Daisy
Why did Gatsby change his name from James Gatz to Jay Gatsby?
Gatsby knocking over the clock symbolizes...
Wanting to turn back time
How does Daisy feel about Gatsby's parties?
She doesn't like them. She thinks they're unclassy and too wild.
Gatsby tells Nick his family is dead. What is the truth?
He disowned his family
What role did Dan Cody play in Gatsby's life?
He was Gatsby's mentor and best friend who taught Gatsby to live like a rich man.
What does the color of Gatsby's car symbolize?
The cream color symbolizes being "almost" old money but never being accepted.
Describe Gatsby's plan to reunite with Daisy.
Nick invites Daisy over for tea so Gatsby can casually show up.
What is implied by Gatsby's association with Meyer Wolfsheim?
He may have some shady business deals.
How does Nick feel about Gatsby in Chapter 4?
He likes Gatsby as a person but doesn't know what to believe about him.
Describe the symbolism behind the weather in Chapter 5.
It is raining before and during Daisy's arrival while Gatsby is a nervous wreck. It is sunny after they've reunited and Gatsby is excited to show off his mansion.
Why does Daisy cry into Gatsby's shirts?
She is emotionally overwhelmed.
Explained what happened the night of Daisy's wedding rehearsal.
Daisy received a letter, got drunk, threw away Tom's pearls, and tried to call off the wedding.
According to Daisy, how did Gatsby make his money?
He owns a line of drugstores.
List 2 ways Gatsby embodies the ideals of the American Dream.
Poor background to rich lifestyle, "self-made" man, better than the previous generation, built a life through hard work and determination, etc.
What does Gatsby offer Nick as compensation for inviting Daisy over for tea?
In Chapter 6 Nick reveals what Gatsby wants Daisy to do. What is it?
Tell Tom she never loved him and leave him to marry Gatsby.