Characters
The narrator of the novel.
Nick Caraway
Where does Gatsby live?
West Egg
What does Gatsby reach towards?
The Green Light
Who wrote the novel?
F. Scott Fitzgerald.
What part of the setting is described as "desolate" "gray" and "crumbling".
The Valley of Ashes
Mysterious millionaire who throws lavish parties.
Jay Gatsby
What makes Nick different from everyone else at Gatsby's party?
He received an invitation.
Jazz
What philosophical and literary movement took place during the 1920s that introduced African American voices into popular art and music?
The Harlem Renaissance
Where does Gatsby take Nick to lunch?
Wealthy socialite whose husband is cheating on her.
Daisy Buchanan
What happens to Myrtle after she says Daisy's name?
What do cars represent throughout the story?
Careless behavior and recklessness.
What personal difficulties did the author face throughout his life? Name 2
- Financial struggles
- Wife's mental health difficulties
- Alcoholism
What color is Gatsby's car?
Yellow
Professional golfer and good friend of Daisy.
Jordan Baker
What does Gatsby request of Nick?
To arrange tea with Daisy.
What does East vs West represent?
Old Money vs. New Money
What event influenced the attitudes of the Lost Generation?
World War I
What unusual tie pin does Meyer Wolfsheim wear?
A human molar.
Gatsby's friend and business associate. Fixed the 1919 World Series.
Meyer Wolfsheim
What does Gatsby show to Nick as evidence of his past?
A photo from Oxford and a medal.
Who overlooks the Valley of Ashes?
The Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg
Which character from the book can be read as a stand-in for the author?
Nick Caraway
Where did Nick and Tom attend college together?
Yale