Characters
Themes
Symbols
Places
Important Events
100

Who is the narrator of "The Great Gatsby"?

Nick Carraway

100

This theme focuses on the idea that wealth does not guarantee happiness.

American Dream

100

This green object across the bay symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams.

The green light

100

Gatsby lives in this fictional area of Long Island

West Egg

100

Gatsby is famous for hosting what?

Extravagant parties

200

Who throws the extravagant parties in West Egg? 

Jay Gatsby 

200

This theme is shown through Gatsby trying to recreate his past with Daisy

Nostalgia/Revival
200

These giant eyes overlooking the valley symbolize judgement or God watching society.

J. Eckleburg

200

Tom and Daisy live in what wealthy community?

East Egg

200

Daisy accidently does what while driving Gatsby's car?

Hit and kill Mrytle Wilson

300

Who is Daisy Buchanan married to?

Tom Buchanan

300

The divide between East Egg and West Egg represents this theme.

Social status/Class divisions

300

This location symbolizes moral decay and the emptiness of society.

Valley of Ashes

300

This city is where many characters go to party and escape reality 

New York City

300

Tom reveals what truth about Gatsby to Daisy?

Gatsby made his money illegally 

400

Which character is known for being a professional golfer? 

Jordan Baker

400

Gatsby's lavish lifestyle hides this deeper feeling.

loneliness

400

Gatsby's colorful shirts symbolize what?

Wealth and Status

400

George and Mrytle Wilson live and work in this area?

Car garage in the Valley of Ashes 

400

Gatsby takes the blame for what event to protect Daisy?

Mrytle's death

500

Who kills Gatsby at the end of the novel?

George Wilson

500

The novel critiques what decade known for wealth and excess? 

Roaring Twenties

500

Gatsby's car symbolizes this dangerous aspect of wealth.

Recklessness

500

Gatsby and Daisy reconnect at this character's house?

Nick Carraway

500

At the end of the novel, Nick decides to do what?

Return to the Midwest