Chapter 1 A
Who tells Nick about Tom's affair?
Jordan
What is Nick’s family like?
A wealthy family from the Midwest
What does Myrtle do that angers Tom?
What does the chauffeur give Nick?
An invitation to Gatsby's party
How do the people at Gatsby's party behave?
Wild and reckless
Who cals while everyone is at dinner?
Myrtle/Tom's Mistress
What does Tom think is going to happen to white people?
They will be "submerged" by the other races if they're not careful.
Why do Nick and Tom go into New York?
To see Myrtle
What's the difference between Nick and the other guests at Gatsby's party?
Nick has actually been invited
What makes Gatsby stand out from his guests?
He doesn't actually participate in his own party.
What does Daisy say she hopes her daughter will be?
A "beautiful fool"
What is the difference between East Egg and West Egg?
East Egg is old money. West Egg is new money.
Who is Mr. Wilson?
Myrtle's husband
What rumors have been told about Gatsby?
That he is a bootlegger, a murderer, and/or a German spy
What is Nick's first impression of Gatsby?
He is fascinated by him.
What is Nick’s relationship with Daisy?
How does Nick feel when he leaves the Buchanan's party?
Disgusted
Who is Doctor TJ Eckleburg?
The oculist who was featured on a billboard overlooking the valley of ashes near the Wilson garage
What happens at the end of Gatsby's party?
A drunk driver wrecks his car in the driveway
What did Nick and Gatsby have in common?
They served in the same regiment in the war.
What does Nick see Gatsby doing at the end of Chapter 1?
Reaching out toward a green light in the bay.
What advice did Fitzgerald’s father give to him?
Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, he told me, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.
What sits in the valley between East and West Egg and New York City?
The Valley of Ashes
What phrase does Gatsby use often?
Old sport
What does the owl-eyed man find extraordinary about the books in Gatsby's library?
The pages haven't been cut.