Chapter 1
What is the name of the narrator?
Nick Carraway
Why does Tom hit Myrtle?
She keeps saying Daisy's name.
How does Nick get into Gatsby's party?
He receives a rare, formal handwritten invitation from Gatsby's chauffeur.
Who is Nick supposed to invite over for tea?
Daisy
What does Gatsby almost knock over at Nick's?
A clock
What is Gatsby reaching for in the distance?
A Green Light
What is the Valley of Ashes?
An industrial wasteland between West Egg and New York symbolizing moral and social decay.
What term of endearment does Gatsby call Nick by?
Old Sport
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim and what crime is he famous for?
A mobster associate of Gatsby who fixed the 1919 World Series.
What does Gatsby do when they take Daisy on a tour of his mansion?
He shows off his wealth and custom clothes to impress her.
Who are Tom and Daisy Buchanan?
Daisy is Nick's cousin, and Tom is her wealthy, aggressive husband.
What looms over The Valley of Ashes on a billboard?
The eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg
Who do Nick and Jordan meet in the library?
Owl Eyes
Where does Gatsby say he got all of his wealth from?
His deceased family
Why does Daisy cry when looking at Gatsby's shirts?
Because she says she has never seen such beautiful shirts before.
Who calls Tom during dinner? What is this person's name?
Myrtle Wilson his mistress
Who is George Wilson and what is his job?
He is Myrtle's husband and owns a auto repair garage in the Valley of Ashes.
What sport does Jordan Baker play professionally?
Golf
What happened to Daisy the night before her wedding to Tom?
She got drunk, cried over a letter from Gatsby, and tried to return Tom’s pearls.
Who is Mr. Dan Cody? Is he still alive?
Gatsby's old best friend who is dead now
What is the main difference between West Egg and East Egg?
West Egg represents "new money", while East Egg represents aristocratic "old money".
What do the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg represent on the billboard?
A faded billboard gazing over the ashes, symbolizing a watchful, godless society.
What are the three rumors said about Gatsby during his party?
He killed a man, he was a German spy, and he was in the American army
What proof does Gatsby show Nick to validate his background story?
A war medal from Montenegro and a photo of himself at Oxford.
How does the meaning of the green light change for Gatsby at the end of Chapter 5?
It loses its magical significance because Daisy is now physically standing beside him. // Money only