Chapter 1
1. What is the narrator's name? {First and Last}
Nick Carraway
8.Where do Myrtle and George Wilson live?
the Valley of Ashes
11. At the end of Chapter 3, what does Nick accuse Jordan of being?
At the end of the chapter Jordan accuses Nick of being a dishonest person.
16. In the beginning of Chapter 4, Nick gives a long list, what was the list of?
21. In chapter 4 as Gatsby was givin Daisy and Nick a tour of his house, where and why does Daisy begin to cry?
Daisy begins to cry when Gatsby was showing her all of his fancy shirts. Daisy starts to realize what life she missed out on and how things could have turned out differently if she would had waited for Gatsby to return from war and not married Tom.
2. What does the term "egg" refer to in the novel?
a mass of land
7.At the end of chapter 2, why was Myrtle bleeding?
Tom punches Myrtle because she repeats Daisy's name. Tom tells her she has no right to even say Daisy's name.
12. At the end of the night, one of Gatsby's party guests had difficulty going home due to a car problem. Explain the situation, what was the car problem?
Drunk driving accident, the wheel fell off the car.
17. What did Gatsby discuss with Nick during their drive to New York for lunch?
Gatsby's life, where he came from, where he attended school..etc.
Gatsby met and fell in love with Daisy when he was stationed in Louisville. He was sent to the war, and Daisy moved on to other men.
22. What was the one thing Gatsby wanted to make sure was done prior to Nick having Daisy come over for their surprise reunion?
Gatsby wanted Nick to have his lawn cut, so he sends over a guy to cut Nicks law in the rain.
3. What is the relationship between Nick and Gatsby?
They are neighbors
9. Who is Catherine? What is her reasoning Tom and Daisy can't divorce?
Catherine is Myrtle's sister, she believes Tom and Daisy can't get a divorce because Daisy is (supposedly) Catholic.
14. What are two rumors about Gatsby that appear in the chapter?
He killed a man. He was a German spy in the war. Jordan thinks he did not actually attend Oxford.
18. At lunch, Nick and Gatsby were joined Mr. Wolfshiem. According to Gatsby, was was Mr. Wolfshiem's job and what was he well known for?
Mr. Wolfshiem was a gambler and was well known for 'fixing' the 1919 world series.
25. The novel takes place in which three cities?
East Egg
West Egg
New York City
5. What is the relationship between Tom and Daisy, what is their issue?
They are married.
Tom is cheating on Daisy.
6. What is Gatsby doing when Nick first sees him?
Reaching his arms out towards the water.
13. When Gatsby first meets Nick he repeatedly calls him __________. Why does Gatsby want to hang out with Nick?
Gatsby calls Nick 'Sport'
He wants to hang out with Nick to potentially get closer to Daisy.
19. According to chapter 4, when and where did Gatsby first meet Daisy?
Gatsby first met Daisy during the war when he was stationed in Louisville.
24. Describe the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy at Nick's house.
Awkward
Gatsby is nervous
Gatsby was worried
Daisy was not enjoying herself.
4. When Tom leaves the dinner table to take an important phone call, who does Jordan Baker assume Tom is talking to? Why was this a surprise?
Jordan assumes Tom is talking to his mistress. Its surprising because she should had known better than to call at dinner time.
10. Tom and Nick traveled to New York using which method of transportation?
They traveled on the train.
15. Describe the atmosphere of Gatsby's party, including at least three details.
Large and extravagant
Excessive music
Dancing
A lot of alcohol
Drunken behavior
Nick and Gatsby were the only ones not drinking.
20. According to Jordan Baker, why did Gatsby buy his current mansion?
According to Jordan Baker Gatsby bought he current mansion so he could be near Daisy.
23. What weather element does Fitzgerald emphasize by mentioning it several times?
Fitzgerald emphasize Rain Showers by mentioning them several times.