Characters
The antagonist of the story
Tom Buchanan
The rain when Gatsby and Daisy first reunite
Washing away the past five years
In the movie, Nick is writing this story from this place
A sanitarium or psychiatric hospital
How does Tom treat Gatsby in the speakeasy?
Who wrote "The Great Gatsby?"
F. Scott Fitzgerald
He can't believe the books in Gatsby's library are real
Owl Eyes
East Egg
Old money
In World War 1
When Daisy says she's said because she's never seen such beautiful shirts before, what is she REALLY saying?
That she wishes she would have waited for Gatsby as he now is wealthier than Tom.
What do the Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleberg represent?
The eyes of God or an all-knowing being watching over all.
The narrator of the story
Nick Carraway
West Egg
New money
In the BOOK, Gatsby tells Nick about himself. What is the clue he is not what he says he is.
Give one example of a character living a double life.
Answers will vary (I decide!)
What is ironic about people like the police commissioner and a senator being at the speakeasy?
It's during Prohibition, and it's illegal.
Tom's mistress
Myrtle Wilson
The mist blocking Gatsby's view of the green light when he's with Daisy
Gatsby seems to have gotten what he wanted, but it may not be as wonderful as he thought it would be.
What is Meyer Wolfscheim's claim to fame?
He fixed the 1919 World Series
He's a German Spy
He killed a man
He's related to the Kaiser
He's an assasin for the Kaiser
Where is Gatsby REALLY from?
North Dakota
Jordan Baker
Gatsby's yellow car
"Fake" gold - new money
What is is that Gatsby wants from Nick?
To invite Daisy to tea. Then Gatsby will "pop in."
What is Gatsby's real name?
James Gatz
What does Daisy receive on the morning of her wedding to Tom, and how does she react?
A letter from Gatsby, and she gets drunk and wants to call off the wedding.