Characters
Who is Gatsby jealous of?
Tom Buchanan
During which historical period is the novel set?
The roaring 20's
How does Gatsby make his fortune?
Bootlegging and organized crime
Explain who Jordan Baker is
Pro Golfer, dishonest
Where does Nick move to meet Gatsby?
West Egg
Who kills Gatsby?
George Wilson
Which Egg represents old money
East Egg
Who was driving the car that killed Myrtle?
Daisy
Who is Myrtle's husband and what does he represent?
George Wilson and the working class
What does Gatsby do to impress everyone?
Throw lavish parties
Which character is careless and self-centered
Daisy Buchanan
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize
Moral and social decay
What is Gatsby's main goal?
To win Daisy back
Who is Tom's mistress and desires wealth
Myrtle
Who does George kill?
Gatsby and himself
Who was killed in the hit and run accident?
Myrtle Wilson
What does the green light symbolize?
Gatsby's hopes and dreams
What causes the climax between Gatsby and Tom?
Their confrontation over Daisy
Who is the self-made millionaire and obsessed with Daisy?
Gatsby
Where does Nick go at the end of the story?
Back home
Where is Gatsby from?
North Dakota
What do Gatsby's parties symbolize?
The illusion of the American Dream
Who is Gatsby's only true friend?
Nick
Who is Nick's love interest?
Jordan
How do Gatsby and Daisy reunite?
Nick throws a tea party.