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This character is known for his wealth and mysterious parties.

Who is Jay Gatsby?

100
This is the section of New York where Nick and Gatsby live.
What is West Egg?
100
Gatsby uses this short phrase to address Nick.
What is old sport?
100

The East and West Eggs symbolize these two types of wealth.

What are "old money" and "new money"?

100

This character is both Nick’s cousin and Gatsby’s love.

Who is Daisy Buchanan? 

200
This character is having an affair with Myrtle Wilson.
Who is Tom Buchanan?
200

This is the nickname of the area where you can find the billboard of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg.

What is the Valley of Ashes?

200
This man was Gatsby's mentor; he left an inheritance to Gatsby that Gatsby was unable to claim.
Who is Dan Cody?
200

This location symbolizes poverty and hopelessness. 

What is the Valley of Ashes?

200

Gatsby befriends this person, hoping he’ll help him reunite with Daisy.

Who is Nick?

300

This character represents a modern, independent woman and has a relationship with Nick.

Who is Jordan Baker? 

300
This is the section of New York associated with "Old Money."
What is East Egg?
300

This character hits Myrtle Wilson with a car, leading to tragedy.

Who is Daisy Buchanan?

300

What billboard symbolizes God watching over the world in the book?

What is the billboard of T. J. Eckleburg?

300

This character’s affair with Tom eventually leads to her tragic death.

Who is Myrtle Wilson?

400
This acquaintance of Gatsby's fixed the 1919 World Series.
Who is Meyer Wolfshiem?
400
This is the state where James Gatz was born.
What is North Dakota?
400

The way Gatsby makes most of his money.

What is Bootlegging? 

400

This green object represents Gatsby’s hopes and dreams.

What is the green light?

400

This character is a professional golfer and friend of Daisy, known for her independence and questionable honesty.

Who is Jordan Baker?

500
This party-goer plays the piano and lives at Gatsby's house.
Who is Ewing Klipspringer?
500

Tom keeps this place as a secret place for his affair with Myrtle.

What is Tom's secret apartment? 

500

Gatsby and Daisy’s reunion is hosted in this character’s home.

Who is Nick?

500

Gatsby’s mansion, cars, and extravagant parties symbolize this aspect of his character and the American Dream.

What is Gatsby's wealth?

500

Tom becomes suspicious of Gatsby’s wealth because of his connections with this character, known for his shady business.

Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?