Characters
Who is the narrator of the story?
Nick Carroway
What is the Valley of Ashes?
A town outside of the city where a coal factory is located. The motor road and railroad both pass through this town. It's gray and ash-filled. Hardworking people live here.
According to Myrtle's sister Catherine, why can't Tom and Daisy get a divorce?
Daisy is Catholic.
What does Nick learn at the East Egg dinner party?
Tom has a mistress.
What is Gatsby reaching out for at the end of Chapter 1?
The greenlight
How does Nick know both Daisy and Tom Buchanan?
He went to college with Tom, and Daisy is his second cousin.
What are the similarities and differences between East and West Egg?
Old money vs. New money
Formal vs. Informal
Dinner Parties vs. House Parties
Relaxed vs. Chaos
Buchanan's vs. Gatsby
How does Nick get invited to Gatsby's party?
A chauffeur of Gatsby's drives an invitation to Nick's house and hands it to him personally.
What do we learn about Nick in Chapter 2?
This is his 2nd time getting drunk.
What symbol has appeared in every chapter so far?
A car
What is Jordan Baker known for and how did she achieve it?
Golf Champion, but she won the title by cheating. She moved her ball.
Describe Tom and Daisy's home
Red and white Georgian colonial, plentiful gardens, luxurious interior.
What are 3 rumors circulating about Gatsby?
He killed a man, he's a German spy, and he's related to a Kaiser.
How does Nick spend most of his summer?
Working, eating at the Yale Club, and dating.
Who is the man in the library looking for fake books?
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
Tom Buchanan's mistress.
Describe the atmosphere at Gatsby's party. What was happening?
Loud, chaotic, music playing, people talking and dancing, drinking, extravagant, over the top.
Why does Tom hit Myrtle in Chapter 2?
She keeps repeating Daisy's name.
What do we figure out about Nick in Chapter 3?
He's still in a relationship with a girl back West.
After telling Nick about her daughter, Daisy says, "The best thing a girl can be is a beautiful little fool." What does she mean by this?
Being beautiful means people will like you and take care of you. Being a fool means you won't want more than that.
What is Gatsby like?
Friendly, inviting, charming.
What does Tom and Myrtles' apartment tell you about her character?
She's materialistic.
Why does Gatsby invite Nick to ride in his hydroplane with him?
To get information from him.
Besides telling us that he's the only honest person he knows, Nick also tells us that he's in love with who?
Jordan Baker
What is Nick saying when he states, "Dishonestly in a woman is never something you can blame too deeply."?
That all women are dishonest to get what they want, so you cannot take something they lie about to heart.