Characters
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
Tom's mistress
What is Nick doing in New York?
Learning about the bond business.
Why does Jay live so close to the Buchanon's?
To show Daisy that he was still alive and still loved her.
Myrtle Wilson
Tom's Affair
Who did Daisy know before she married Tom Buchanon?
Jay Gatsby
Who does Nick meet at the bar of Gatsby's party?
Jordan Baker.
Who is related to Nick?
Daisy Buchanon
Why does Gatsby throw parties at his house but never come out?
He hoped that Daisy would come
Why does Myrtle run in front of the car?
She thinks inside the car is Tom coming back for her
Who is Daisy loosely based on?
Daisy is based on the author, F. Scott Fitzgerald's wife Zelda.
Who is George Wilson
Myrtle's husband.
Who does Nick meet at lunch with Jay?
Meyer Wolfsheim
Who shot Gatsby?
George Wilson
How does Nick describe Tom?
He says Tom has a "cruel body" with "enormous power"
What lie did Gatsby tell Daisy?
Gatsby told her he was wealthy.
Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?
Nick Carraway
Where is Nick originally from?
Minnesota
What does Gatsby say as he dies?
"Daisy"
What does Gatsby keep telling Tom?
Gatsby repeatedly tells Tom that Daisy never loved him.
How do people describe Daisy's feelings about her daughter?
People say Daisy doesn't care or is indifferent about her daughter.
Who kills Myrtle?
Daisy Buchanon
How does Nick Carraway describe himself?
Tolerant, open-minded, quiet, good listener.
Who of the main characters attends Gatsby's funeral?
Nick Carraway
What things does Tom repeat from reading them?
He repeats racist things.
How do people often describe Daisy?
Selfish, careless, snobby, bored.