PLOT
Where does Nick Carraway move at the beginning of the novel?
West Egg
How does Nick describe Myrtle Wilson?
Uneducated, thick figure, not beautiful
"Sh!...Don't talk. I want to hear what happens."
Jordan
This object represents Gatsby’s hopes and dreams.
The green light
What was illegal during the 1920s but still common at Gatsby’s parties?
Alcohol (Prohibition)
What does Nick find out while at dinner with Daisy, Tom and Jordan?
Tom as a woman in NY. His mistress
He’s obsessed with recreating the past.
Jay Gatsby
“I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world.”
Daisy
This part of town symbolizes moral and social decay.
The valley of ashes
What term describes the care-free women of the 1920s, like Jordan?
Flappers
Where does Tom take Nick in Chapter 2? To meet who?
To New York City to meet Myrtle
She speaks in a charming voice and is married to Tom.
Daisy Buchanan
"I married him because I thought he was a gentleman"
Myrtle
What do the eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg represent?
Judgement, eyes of God looking over the valley of ashes
What economic status does East Egg represent?
Old Money
What was Daisy clutching in her hand that was "coming to pieces like snow" after her bridesmaids got her into a cold bath?
A letter from Gatsby
This character doesn’t always tell the truth and uses charm to get what she wants.
Jordan Baker
“I’m one of the few honest people I’ve ever known.”
Nick
What’s significant about the weather during Gatsby and Daisy’s reunion?
It mirrors their emotions: awkward at first (rain), then hopeful (sun)
What does “new money” mean in the context of the 1920s?
Wealth that was recently earned, not inherited
What secret does Jordan tell Nick about Gatsby and Daisy?
They used to be in love, and Gatsby bought his house to be near her
This character believes he’s better than others because of his money, and he often shows his power through anger.
Tom Buchanan
“You’re acting like a little boy… Not only that but you’re rude.”
Nick
What does Gatsby’s big house say about who he is?
He wants to show off his money to impress Daisy. He wants to be accepted by the other wealthy people.
What invention helped spread jazz music and party culture into homes during the 1920s?
The Radio