Characters
Who is the Narrator?
Nick Carraway
Where did George and Myrtle Wilson live?
Valley of Ashes / Mechanic Shop
What did the green light across the bay represent?
Daisy
What did Myrtle do in the beginning of the book that caused her to get her nose broken?
She teased Tom by saying "Daisy, Daisy, Daisy"
What did Nick miss about the midwest at the end of the book?
People who knew him.
Kindness and Honesty.
Who is Daisy's best friend?
Jordan Baker
Where did Gatsby go to college?
Olaf College / Oxford College
God's judgement.
How did George figure out that Myrtle was cheating on him?
He found the dog leash in her drawer.
Explain how Tom would talk out of both sides of his mouth.
He could cheat on Daisy, but was mad when he found out Daisy was cheating on him.
What was Tom and Daisy's daughter's name?
Pammy
Describe one of Gatsby's parties.
Lavish.
Lots of alcohol.
Lots of obnoxious behaviors.
Lots of noise.
Explain the Dream vs. Reality Theme from the book.
Gatsby wants life to return to the past. He wants Daisy to fall back in love with him and leave Tom.
Give three reasons why Jordan Baker wasn't trustworthy?
1) She cheated in a golf tournament.
2) She lied about the convertible top.
3) She told Nick that she was engaged while they were still dating.
Name two things that you can find in the Valley of Ashes.
1) Railroad tracks
2) Billboard with Dr. TJ Eckleburg
3) Wilson's garage
Who was Tom's mistress?
Myrtle Wilson
In his pool by a gunshot.
Explain how the theme of "The American Dream" plays out in the book. Think Money/Alcohol/Status/Relationships.
Money might lead to more "things" but it doesn't always lead to more "value".
Alcohol can be used to cover up pain, but it cannot erase it.
"As I walked back to my house, I saw that something had happened. There had been a car accident. Gatsby's new, yellow car was in the ditch. One wheel was torn off."
What life lesson can you learn from this accident?
1) Don't let a drunk person drive your car.
2) Know where your car is at all times.
3) Don't drink and drive.
Started off fun and exciting, but by 2am, the people were drunk and wild.
Who played football at Yale and treated people poorly?
Tom Buchannan
Compare & Contrast Gatsby's house and Nick's house.
Same:
West Egg / Next door neighbors
Different:
Poor vs. rich / Mowed vs unmowed grass
Explain the difference between Gatsby's truth vs. his parties.
Being surrounded by people doesn't mean you have real friendships or connection.
Name two of Gatsby's "friends" and why they didn't come to his funeral?
Jordan Baker -- Her and Nick broke up.
Daisy -- Ran off with Tom.
Wolfsheim -- Worried about getting caught.
Klipspinger -- Never really a friend anyway.
Why did Gatsby get out of a speeding ticket?
He had done a favor for the Police Commissioner.