History
The decade the novel takes place in
The 1920s
Where is Gatsby's mansion located?
West Egg
This person is Tom's mistress
Myrtle Wilson
What's the difference between East Egg and West Egg
old money vs new money
What causes Tom to smack Myrtle in the face?
She says Daisy's name after being told not to
The real name of Jay Gatsby
James Gatz
Where does Daisy live
East Egg
Who is Nick's romantic interest?
Jordan
In what great war does Gatsby receive his medals?
World War I
Where do the Wilsons live?
The Valley of Ashes
How much money was Gatsby SUPPOSED to get from Dan Cody?
$25k
Wealth and destruction
Who does Nick meet before Gatsby's funeral?
Henry Gatz, Gatsby's father
Where is Gatsby and his family actually from?
North Dakota
What makes Daisy cry at Gatsby's mansion
his European silk shirts
Where is Nick from?
Minnesota
Name of the 18th Amendment that stopped the manufacturing and sale of alcoholic beverages
The Prohibition
Where did Myrtle's death take place?
What are Wolfsheim's cuff buttons made of?
Human teeth
Gatsby uses this item to get out of trouble with the police officer when pulled over
his business card
What object led Wilson to believe his wife was having an affair?
Fancy dog leash
Gatsby stands out from his party guests. How?
He does not drink and just watches the going on
Why does Daisy marry Tom?
What business does Nick work in?
Selling bonds
Name of illegal nightclubs where alcohol was sold during Prohibition
speakeasy
Where does the final confrontation between Tom and Gatsby happen?
The Plaza Hotel
Who tells George Wilson that the yellow car belonged to Gatsby?
Tom
Who is the boarder at Gatsby's mansion (he plays piano)
Klipspringer
How does Nick first learn about Tom's affair
Jordan tells him at the Buchanan's after Myrtle calls Tom during dinner
At tea, Gatsby shares that he last saw Daisy...(when)
Five years ago in November
How long were Daisy and Gatsby together?
One month
What is Nick's advice to Gatsby after Myrtle's death?
Leave town
Where did one of the most well-known, and extremely illegal, gambling events in history take place during 1919?
1919 World Series
Name the 3 places we encounter "Owl Eyes"
1)the library at Gatsby's
2) the car crash outside Gatsby's house
3) At Gatsby's funeral
Name ALL FOUR rumors about Gatsby
1) killed a man
2) German spy
3) cousin to the Kaiser
4) bootlegger
What information is in the book Henry Gatz shows Nick?
Gatsby's SCHEDULE... the way he planned to better himself as a person
This person calls Gatsby's residence to report troubles with a business transaction
2) Owl Eyes
3) Nick
dramatic irony
Nick's cottage vs. Gatsby's mansion is an example of... (literary device)
juxtaposition