Nick
Where does Nick move after the war?
West Egg
Who are Tom and Daisy Buchanan?
Nick’s wealthy cousins-by-marriage class neighbors; Tom is Daisy’s husband, and both represent old-money privilege
What kind of person is Gatsby at first in other people’s eyes?
Mysterious, extremely rich
Why does Nick decide to go East?
to learn bond business
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
Tom's mistress
What do people at Gatsby’s parties say about him?
People say all kinds of rumors about him because no one really knows his true background
Who is Jordan Baker?
Daisy’s friend, a professional golfer, Nick’s love interest
What does Daisy say about her daughter and why?
Daisy says she hopes her daughter will be “a beautiful little fool” because she thinks that is the best protection for a girl in a harsh world
Why is Gatsby really giving all these parties?
to attract Daisy
What does Nick see one night outside Gatsby’s house?
The Green light
Why does Tom become angry at the Plaza Hotel?
Gatsby openly challenges his marriage and Daisy’s loyalty.
What is Gatsby’s dream about Daisy?
Gatsby dreams that Daisy will leave Tom and that their love can be exactly as it was before
What does Nick think about Tom and Daisy at the end?
careless, destructive people
Who and how killed Myrtle Willson?
Daisy in Gatsby's yellow car, car accident
What happens to Gatsby at the end of the story?
Gatsby is later shot and killed by George Wilson, who then kills himself