Characters
Where does Nick live ?
By Gatsby's mansion
Who is the Golden girl in the story ?
Daisy
What did Gatsby do to prepare for Daisy's arrival ?
Flowers, lawn, cake
Why did Daisy cry when she was in Gatsby's house ?
Because of the beauty of his shirts
Why does Nick say Gatsby’s house looks like the World’s Fair?
It is so lit up (all lights were on) at a late time in the night
Who is Daisy related to ?
Nick
What are the two most prominent themes of the chapter ?
Money can't buy happiness
Past vs. Present
What does Gatsby accidentally knock off in nicks house ?
clock
How does Daisy act during the "reunion" ?
She contradicts what we thought she was like as readers, she was acting shy like a little girl.
How did Gatsby dress for the meeting with Daisy?
He wore a white flannel suit, silver shirt, and gold-colored tie.
Where does Gatsby and Daisy's reunion take place ?
Nicks House
Tell us about the theme; Money can't buy happiness
Throughout the tour that Gatsby gave to Nick of his mansion, nick notices that nick has no pictures of personal memories to share with his guests. He only shows his wealth with objects, which shows that Gatsby isn't truly happy because objects dont truly mean anything. His possessions can't give him love. Nor the girl of his dreams.
Why was Gatsby afraid to talk to Daisy ?
He did not want to disappoint her after 5 years ?
How does Daisy act by the wealth of Gatsby ?
She is very surprised.
How long has it been since Daisy and Gatsby had seen each other?
5 years
What is Nick and Daisy's relationship ?
They are second cousins
What does the clock that Gatsby knocked down symbolize ?
It symbolises the clumsiness of his attempts to retrieve the past.
How do we know Gatsby is nervous ?
Knocks off the clock, prepares as if it was a marriage proposal, acts differently.
Who is Daisy in love with ?
Tom her husband or Gatsby ?
Gatsby
What was Nick thinking to himself when they were touring the house?
Nick wondered how Daisy could fulfill Gatsby’s idealized vision of her.
What is most revealing about Gatsby in this chapter?
His change of personality when he meets Daisy again
Tell us about the theme; Past vs. Present
Gatsby was so caught up in the past that he built up his image to one day reunite with Daisy. He forgot about what love really was.
What did Gatsby realise while meeting with Daisy ?
He realised that the reunion was not as perfect as he imagined.
How did she act throughout her meeting with Gatsby?
What does nick feel about Gatsby and Daisy's relationship ?
He feels jealous