Characters
This character is married to Myrtle. So far, Tom berates him whenever he sees him. He lives in the Valley of Ashes.
Who is George Wilson?
This is the section of New York where Nick and Gatsby live.
What is West Egg?
This is the narrator of the story. He has connections to almost all of the characters in the novel.
Why is Nick Carraway ?
Tom breaks this person's nose in chapter 2.
Who is Myrtle?
This character is having an affair with Myrtle Wilson.
Who is Tom Buchanan?
This is the nickname of the area where you can find the billboard of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg. Myrtle also lives here.
What is the Valley of Ashes?
This person is married to Daisy, but is having an affair with Myrtle. He treats those he does not like with malice.
Who is Tom Buchanan?
In chapter 4, Jordan tells Nick about Daisy and Jay's young love. Daisy's parents refused to let her see him and she was devastated. She instead agrees to marry Tom, but later receives a letter from Gatsby. What gift from Tom did she throw away after receiving this letter?
What is a pearl necklace?
Poor boy from South Dakota. (real name)
Who is James Gatz?
This person is rumored to be a bootlegger. He is extremely charismatic and often throws elaborate parties.
Who is Jay Gatsby?
This is the age that Gatsby ran away from home.
What is "16?"
In chapter 4, Nick and Gatsby have lunch with Mr. Wolfsheim. He has some strange cuff links. What are they made out of?
What are human teeth?
This acquaintance of Gatsby's fixed the 1919 World Series.
Who is Meyer Wolfshiem?
This person is Myrtle's sister. Nick learns some information through their conversation in Chapter 2.
Who is Catherine?
In chapter 5, Nick hosts tea with his cousin Daisy. Gatsby has asked to arrange this meeting and is terribly nervous. They rekindle their love and he shows her his house. Gatsby invites Nick and Daisy over to his house, where he shows them his possessions. How does Daisy react?
This party-goer plays the piano and lives at Gatsby's house.
Who is Ewing Klipspringer?
This person is a wealthy, middle-aged millionaire who introduces James to the world of the rich, becoming his mentor. This person offered him a job to be his first mate on his yacht.
Who is Dan Cody?
This is the car that Gatsby drives throughout the story.
What is a "yellow Rolls- Royce?"
In chapter 1, Nick sees Gatsby (he doesn't know its Gatsby yet) reaching for something. What is he reaching for?
What is the "Green Light"? This light is in front of Daisy's house.