Gatsby Facts
Who killed Gatsby?
George Wilson
“I hope she'll be a fool -- that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.”
Daisy Buchanan
What motif represents Gatsby's inability to reach his goals?
The Green Light
How did Myrtle Wilson die?
Daisy accidentally hit her while driving Gatsby's car.
Where are Daisy and Jordan originally from?
Louisville, Kentucky
What is Gatsby's real name?
James Gatz
“Can’t repeat the past?…Why of course you can!”
Gatsby
What motif represents "judgement" throughout the story?
Eyes
What does Gatsby want Jordan to talk to Nick about after the first Gatsby Party?
Jordan is supposed to tell Nick about Gatsby's history.
How does Nick know Tom Buchanan?
Nick and Tom went to university together as young men.
What was the name of the man who mentored Gatsby after he arrived in New York?
Meyer Wolfsheim
“I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known.”
Nick Carraway
What setting represents the "nouveau riche"?
West Egg
Who showed up to Gatsby's funeral?
Nick Carraway, Henry Gatz (Gatsby's father), and Owl Eyes (the drunk in Gatsby's library).
What does Myrtle make Tom purchase for her on their trip to New York City?
She makes Tom buy a puppy for her.
What three (3) things did Gatsby's guests accuse him of being?
1. A German Spy
2. A bootlegger
3. A murderer
“And I like large parties. They’re so intimate. At small parties there isn’t any privacy.”
Jordan Baker
Where are the Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg located?
In the Valley of Ashes.
How does Gatsby actually meet up with Daisy?
He asks Nick to invite Daisy and himself to tea at Nick's house.
What was Nick Carraway's job?
He traded bonds.
What country awarded Gatsby with a medal in World War I?
Montenegro
“I married him because I thought he was a gentleman,” she said finally. “I thought he knew something about breeding, but he wasn’t fit to lick my shoe.”
Myrtle Wilson
What color represents corruption, lies, and moral decay?
Yellow
Where does Nick go after the events of the story?
He returns to Chicago/the Mid-West.
What is Daisy's daughter's name?
Pamela "Pammy" Buchanan