Name The Character
He’s the man who fixed the World’s Series back in 1919.
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?
What rumor about Gatsby does Nick hear in Chapter 4?
That Gatsby once killed a man.
How many years have passed since Daisy and Gatsby last saw one another?
Five years.
Who does Nick go to lunch with in Chapter 4?
Gatsby and Wolfsheim.
What does Gatsby’s mansion represent to him?
A way to win Daisy and prove his worth.
What is the truth about Gatsby’s parents?
They were poor farmers from North Dakota.
Where do Gatsby and Daisy reunite?
Nick's house for tea.
What role does Nick play in reuniting Gatsby and Daisy?
He arranges their meeting at his house.
How does Gatsby’s reinvention of himself connect to the theme of the American Dream?
He tries to rise above his poor origins to achieve success and love.
This character cried when she saw Gatsby’s shirts, realizing both his wealth and what she had lost.
Who is Daisy Buchanan.
Why does Gatsby show Nick a medal and a photo?
To “prove” his past and defend against rumors.
Why was Daisy persuaded to marry Tom instead of waiting for Gatsby?
Gatsby was poor at the time and Tom offered her the wealth and stability she was looking for.
How does Nick react to Gatsby’s stories at first?
He doubts them but is drawn in by Gatsby’s charm.
What larger theme about perception vs. reality is developed across Chapters 4–6?
That appearances can be deceiving, and the dream people chase may not match reality.
This wealthy copper magnate took young James Gatz on his yacht, inspiring Gatsby’s vision of wealth and luxury.
Who is Dan Cody?
What is revealed about Gatsby’s name and origins in Chapter 6?
His real name is James Gatz, from North Dakota.
What does the clock symbolize in chapter 5?
The clock shows how Gatsby wants to turn back time with Daisy, but it also shows that time can’t really be controlled—it’s fragile, just like their relationship.
How does Nick describe Gatsby’s behavior while waiting for Daisy to arrive at his house?
He notices Gatsby is nervous, restless, and almost ready to run away, showing how much Daisy means to him.
In Chapter 5, Gatsby nearly knocks over a clock at Nick’s house. What does this clock symbolize?
His attempt to stop or control time and recreate the past with Daisy.
He was a salmon digger and a clam fisher before he became a ladies man.
Who is Jay Gatsby, formerly known as James Gatz
How does the truth about Gatsby’s past challenge the way people perceive him?
He became who he wanted to become, drawing the lines between perception and reality.
When Tom and Gatsby first meet at Nick’s house in Chapter 6, how does Tom react to Gatsby?
Tom feels uneasy and suspicious, sensing Gatsby as a real threat to his marriage with Daisy.
When Gatsby tells Nick about his real past, how does Nick react?
Nick sees Gatsby’s reinvention from James Gatz as both admirable and unrealistic
When Daisy visits Gatsby’s mansion, she cries over his shirts, which even have a gold brush on them. What does this detail symbolize?
Wealth, materialism, and Daisy’s emotional reaction to Gatsby’s success.