Gatsby 1
What is Jay Gatsby's real name?
James Gatz
How did Dan Cody die?
Very suddenly right after his young girlfriend came aboard the ship.
How was Gatsby acting when he first arrived at Nick's to meet Daisy?
Nervous.
What was Gatsby offered after the Armistice?
To go to any institution in England and France.
Why does Myrtle run toward the yellow car speeding down the road?
She thought it was Tom and she wanted to talk to him.
What was the name of the man that Gatsby worked for on the boat?
Dan Cody
How much of Dan's money did Gatsby get?
$25,000
When Daisy arrived and Nick went to get her, what did Gatsby do?
He left the house and reentered after she came in the house.
What is an Armistice?
A truce.
What does yellow symbolize?
Death, decay, wealth, happiness.
How long did Dan and Gatsby work together?
5 years
How did Dan Cody make all of his money?
Gold rush, silver and copper mining.
What does the broken clock symbolize?
Time has stopped around them for the moment.
What was the color of the car that hit Myrtle Wilson?
Yellow
What does green symbolize?
Hope, jealousy, want.
What was the outfit that Gatsby wore to meet Daisy?
White flannel suit, silver shirt, gold tie.
Where did Dan find Gatsby?
On the shore of a small bay.
Why could Gatsby and Daisy not see the green light at the end of the dock during their visit?
The weather clouded the view. It symbolizes the ending of Gatsby's wanting to be near Daisy since she is right by him.
How does Daisy tell Gatsby that she loves him in front of Tom?
By telling Gatsby he's "always looks cool".
Why was George so upset before the accident?
He found out Myrtle had a second life (her affair with Tom).
What business were Wolfsheim and Gatsby running?
The illegal sale of alcohol.
What was Gatsby's family like?
They were poor farmers.
Why was there new staff at Gatsby's mansion?
Gatsby fired the old staff so there wasn't any gossip of Daisy coming over in the afternoons.
Why does Gatsby offer Mr. Klipspringer a place to stay for the night?
So that he can ask him to play the piano for him and Daisy.
Who was the one driving that hit Myrtle?
Daisy