Chapters 1-4
The location of West and East Egg.
Where is Long Island, New York?
Gatsby's real name.
James Gatz
The quotes said by Who about who, where in the book it's found, and why it was said. "I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool."
Why did Daisy say this in chapter one about her daughter?
The color that symbolizes jealousy, envy, and money.
What is green?
The theme that involves attaining the unattainable. Give an example.
What is the corruption of the American Dream; Gatsby going after Daisy?
The reason Tom hit Myrtle.
Why was she mocking Daisy?
The person killed by the car, who killed them, and why.
Who is Myrtle and why did Daisy kill Tom's mistress?
Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter—tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther. . . .
Nick in Chapter 9
The color that symbolizes corruption and decay
What is yellow?
The theme demonstrated by Nick and Gatsby try to make something of themselves by moving to New York; both are searching for a better life.
What is the American Dream?
The area between the Eggs and NYC, as well as the entity that watches over said place.
Where is Dr. T.J. Eckleberg and the Valley of Ashes?
The person who killed Gatsby, how they did it, and why?
Why did Wilson shoot Gatsby after he thought Gatsby killed his wife?
“Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead.”
Wolfsheim
the object that symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams- specifically the dream of Daisy.
What is the green light at the end of Daisy's dock?
The theme that involves new money and old money.
What is social class?
The term of endearment used by Gatsby.
Who is 'old sport'?
What Gatsby wants Daisy to say regarding Tom?
Why does Gatsby want Daisy to say that she never loved Tom?
“God knows what you’ve been doing, everything you’ve been doing. You may fool me, but you can’t fool God!”
George Wilson
The symbolism AND color sysmbolism of Dr. T.J. Eckleberg.
Who is God/Big Brother watching over the Valley of Ashes? Why do the yellow spectacles symbolize corruption and decay of the Valley, and why do the blue eyes symbolize the hope of God watching over the Valley?
The theme symbolized in the Valley of Ashes.
What is the failure of capitalism and the division of social class?
The setting of the Great Gatsby, decade, exact place, and term used to describe the decade.
When is the 1920's Jazz Age, and where is Long Island, New York?
The reason Daisy cried over Gatsby's shirts.
Why didn't she realize sooner that she could've married Gatsby, since he became rich?
You see, I usually find myself among strangers because I drift here and there trying to forget the sad thing that happened to me.
Jay Gatsby
The symbolism of the car that hit and killed Myrtle.
Why does the yellow car symbolize the corruption of Daisy/Daisy and Tom's marriage because of Myrtle?
What is the Romance of the West?
What is a land that symbolizes hope, dream, and opportunity?