Who Said It?
“It makes me sad because I’ve never seen such—such beautiful shirts before.”
Who is Daisy?
This is the part of Long Island where Gatsby lives.
What is West Egg?
This symbol of progress and desire is what Gatsby looks toward at the end of Chapter 1.
What is the green light?
Nick uses this phrase to address Nick and other men
What is "old sport"?
I was hopin' you would come through
I was hopin' you would come through, it's true, it's true
Who is Charli XCX ("Party 4 U")?
"He went to Oggsford College in England. You know Oggsford College?"
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?
This is the name of the industrial area Long Islanders had to travel to to get to Manhattan.
What is the valley of ashes?
What does Nick see on the billboard in Chapter 2?
What is an advertisement for the oculist Dr. T. J. Eckelberg?
This man was Gatsby's mentor; he left an inheritance to Gatsby that Gatsby was unable to claim.
Who is Dan Cody?
Tell me, when did your winning smile
Begin to look like a smirk?
When did all our lessons start to look like weapons pointed at my deepest hurt?
I hope she'll be a beautiful fool
Who takes my spot next to you
Who is Taylor Swift ("happiness")?
"The idea is if we don’t look out the white race will be—will be utterly submerged"
Who is Tom?
This is the part of NYC where Nick works.
What is Wall Street?
The Owl-Eyed Man notices that the books in Gatsby's libraries are real but in this condition, symbolizing superficiality.
What is containing uncut pages?
Gatsby served in Europe during this war.
What is WWI?
I've seen the world / done it all / had my cake now / Diamonds, brilliant
Who is Lana Del Rey ("Young and Beautiful")?
DAILY DOUBLE
“Her voice is full of money.”
Who is Gatsby?
What is the Upper West Side?
This car manufacturer mentioned in Chapter 2 symbolizes the increasing availability of cars to less wealthy Americans.
What is Ford?
DAILY DOUBLE
Tom thought Gatsby made his money in this illicit profession.
What is bootlegging?
'Cause, honey, I'll come get my things, but I can't let go
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it
Oh, I wish I could get my things and just let go
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it
Who is Lorde ("Green Light")?
"Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone...just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had."
Who is Nick's father?
This is the state where James Gatz was born
What is North Dakota?
This breed of dog, one of which was purchased for Myrtle by Tom, symbolizes wealth.
What is an airdale?
Gatsby's fancy car is this color.
What is yellow?
A little party never killed nobody
So we gon' dance until we drop, mm
A little party never killed nobody
Right here, right now's all we got
Who is Fergie ("A Little Party Never Killed Nobody")?