Quotes
What is significant about this quote? “My family all died and I came into a great deal of money.”
Gatsby is talking about how he got all of his money.
What decade does the Great Gatsby take place in?
The 1920s
What is important about Daisy and Gatsby’s relationship?
they met each other and fell in love before Gatsby went to war, but Daisy married Tom, but Gatsby knows that Daisy still loves him.
What happened to Gatsby’s family?
He said they all died.
On what part of New York does Gatsby live?
West Egg
What is significant about this quote? “He’s the man who fixed the World’s Series back in 1919.”
Gatsby is telling Nick how powerful Mr. Wolfshiem is and how he can do almost anything
What is the difference between West Egg and East Egg?
West Egg is filled with people with new money and East Egg is filled with people with old money.
How did the relationship between Nick and Jordan start?
They met at Tom’s house and they talked for a while about Tom and Gatsby.
What kind of car does Gatsby have?
Rolls-Royce
Who was Gatsby’s first love interest and why is that important?
Daisy was Gatsby’s first love interest and now Gatsby throws parties so she could show up.
What is significant about this quote? “Gatsby bought that house so that Daisy would be just across the bay.”
Jordan Baker was explaining to Nick about how Gatsby still loves Daisy and Daisy still loves Nick.
Where is the Valley of the Ashes?
It is in between West Egg and East Egg by the railroad tracks.
What type of relationship might Daisy and Tom be in?
Daisy could be looking for money or decided to get married to forget Gatsby.
What sport does Jordan Baker play and what did she do to disqualify herself in a tournament?
Golf and she cheated.
Which of these characters lives next to Gatsby? Daisy, Jordan, Tom, Myrtle, Dr. Eckleburg, George
None
What is significant about this quote? “But above the gray land and the spasms of bleak dust which drift endlessly over it, you perceive, after a moment, the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg.”
The eyes are looking over the valley and showing that someone is always watching them.
Where do George and Myrtle Wilson live?
Above George’s auto repair business.
What is Tom’s Mistress’ husband’s first and last name and what does he do for a living?
George Wilson works on cars for a living.
How long is a fortnight?
Fourteen days
Who is being talked about in this quote and where was this said? “Somebody told me he killed a man once.”
Gatsby at his party where Nick met Gatsby formally
What is significant about this quote? “Daisy! Daisy! Daisy!”
Myrtle was told by Tom not to mention Daisy while they were together, but Myrtle was drunk and kept saying it, so Tom broke her nose.
Where do Doctor T.J. Eckleburg’s eyes watch over?
The valley of ashes.
How do Gatsby and Nick know each other from?
They served in the war together.
What World Series was fixed?
1919
Who did Gatsby pull away at his party to talk to?
Jordan Baker