Background
What California town did Gatsby tell Nick his family was from?
San Francisco
In what town did Daisy grow up, and eventually, meet Jay Gatsby?
Louisville, Kentucky
How long did Tom and Daisy spend in the South Seas on their honeymoon?
3 Months
What was Gatsby's first name?
Jay
How old did Wolfsheim tell Gatsby and Nick he was?
50 Years Old
In what town did Tom grow up?
Chicago, IL
What gift did Tom give Daisy before their wedding that she trashed as she tried to call the wedding off?
A string of pearls
As soon as Tom and Daisy return from their honeymoon, what incident is Tom involved in? Who is also involved?
A car accident; a hotel maid that he is having an affair with
Where does Gatsby claim to have gone to college?
Oxford College
When Nick inquired about Wolfsheim, what did Gatsby say Wolfsheim's occupation was?
Gambling
What was the name of the base where Gatsby was stationed in Louisville?
Camp Taylor
How does Daisy behave after Gatsby goes overseas?
She is emotionally distraught.
What can we infer about the way Tom engages with Gatsby in the NYC Restaurant?
They might have had a history, making Gatsby and Tom at odds with each other.
Who all attended the lunch in NYC?
Gatsby, Nick, and Wolfsheim
What is Wolfsheim's accomplishment that Gatsby describes to Nick?
Wolfsheim fixed the 1919 World Series.
How many years older than Jordan was Daisy?
Two
What might her behavior, upon Gatsby going overseas, imply about Daisy's feelings for Gatsby?
She may actually love him.
How does Daisy find out about Tom's initial affair with the hotel maid?
After Tom's wreck, the news of his accident is published in the newspaper for all to read.
What was the goal of the conversation between Gatsby and Nick on the way to their lunch in NYC?
To allow Gatsby to clear the air (and rumors) and tell Nick the truth about himself.
How did Nick react to Wolfsheim's accomplishment that Gatsby described to Nick?
Where does Gatsby live? Why is this interesting based on what we have learned about his wealth?
letter
How many years prior to the book did the incident in Louisville with Gatsby happen?
5 Years
(Spring of 1917)
What color did Nick say Gatsby's car was?
A rich cream color
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim's character based on?
Arnold Rothstein