Chapters 1 and 2
How does the narrator describe Gatsby in Chapter 1?
Gatsby had an extraordinary gift for hope, and a romantic readiness.
Who did Tom take Nick to meet?
His mistress
Why does Nick go to Gatsby's party the first time?
Gatsby sent him a direct invitation.
Who is Mr. Wolfshiem?
He is a racketeer and a business associate of Gatsby's. He fixed the 1919 World Series.
How does Nick feel about Gatsby wanting to repeat the past?
It isn't realistic because Daisy has had a different life for FIVE years, including a marriage and child. He thinks Gatsby and Daisy could be together, but not if Gatsby wants to erase the past...that isn't possible.
From where did the narrator come and why?
from the Midwest to study the bond business
What does the apartment party show about Myrtle?
She is low class and longs to be part of a higher society, but her character/actions are too unsophisticated
How does Nick meet Gatsby?
Nick asks a man he is talking to where Gatsby is and discovers that he is talking to Gatsby.
What did Gatsby do in order to run into and win Daisy over?
-Bought the mansion across the bay from her house
-Threw parties and asked people at them if they knew Daisy
-Read the Chicago paper hoping to glimpse her name
What about Daisy does Nick realize Gatsby loves?
Her voice sounds like money
How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?
Daisy and Nick are cousins. Nick and Tom knew each other from school.
Why do rumors circulate about Gatsby?
Because nobody actually really knows him - he isolates himself
Who is Owl Eyes?
The drunk man in Gatsby's library who points out that while Gatsby's books are real...they have never been read. They are just there for show.
Describe the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy.
It was initially very awkward. Gatsby was nervous. They became more at ease as they talked.
What is Daisy's final decision at The Plaza?
She realizes she can't say she never loved Tom and that Gatsby earned his wealthy illegally, so she chooses Tom over Gatsby. Money over love.
What is the Valley of Ashes?
A barren area separating East Egg from West Egg
What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George?
She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently.
What does Gatsby tell Nick about himself?
He was educated at Oxford, inherited his money from his family, and got some medals in the war.
What had the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby?
It stood for his vision of his future with Daisy.
What happens on the way home from New York after leaving The Plaza?
Myrtle thinks Tom is driving home from New York (because Gatsby and Daisy are trying the car that Tom originally came in). She runs out to the car and Daisy hits her...then drives away. Myrtle dies.
Daisy DOES NOT KNOW Myrtle is Tom's mistress. She didn't purposefully hit her, but she also doesn't care that she did.
What are the "eyes of T. J. Eckleburg?
An illustration on a billboard
What did Tom do to Myrtle when she mentions Daisy?
He hit her and broke her nose.
What "matter" did Gatsby have Jordan Baker discuss with Nick?
Gatsby wanted Nick to arrange a luncheon meeting between himself and Daisy.
What is Gatsby's real life story?
He was born dirt poor but didn't feel like he belonged; so, he invented Jay Gatsby who gained wealth quickly and became part of the New Money class
How does Chapter 7 end?
Gatsby waiting outside Daisy's house hoping for a sign that she still wants to be with him