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Gatsby
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100
This character is the first to reveal the history of Daisy and Gatsby's relationship to Nick.
Who is Jordan Baker?
100
This is the section of New York where Nick and Gatsby live.
What is West Egg?
100

The Great Gatsby is this kind of tale.

What is a cautionary (warning) tale.

100

This poor boy grew up to become Jay Gatsby.

Who is James Katz?

100
Gatsby uses this phrase to figuratively describe what Daisy's voice sounds like.
What is "her voice is full of money"?
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

These are the two main social groups that clash in the novel.

What is Old Rich vs. New Rich?

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 is Gatsby's favorite catchphrase when addressing people.

What is "old sport"?

300

This is the woman of Dan Cody's that takes all of Gatsby's inheritance.

Who is Ella Kaye?

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

This is the term for the moving, selling, and distribution of alcohol called?

What is bootlegging?

300

This is how Gatsby dies.

What is being shot by George Wilson?

300

The idea of God watching over the world is symbolized by this.

What is the billboard of T. J. Eckleburg?

400
This acquaintance of Gatsby's fixed the 1919 World Series.
Who is Meyer Wolfshiem?
400

This is the city that Daisy and Tom had to leave thanks to Tom's affair and auto accident.

What is Chicago?

400

This is what George had in his drawer that made him think his wife was cheating.

What is an expensive dog collar?

400
Gatsby served in Europe during this war.
What is WWI?
400

The green light on the dock represents this to Gatsby.

What is Gatsby's dream and hope to be with Daisy?

500
This party-goer plays the piano and lives at Gatsby's house.
Who is Ewing Klipspringer?
500
This city is where Jordan and Daisy knew each other and grew up before moving to New York.
What is Louisville?
500

This is the name of the book that young Gatsby wrote his schedule and resolves in.

What is Hopalong Cassidy?

500
This is what Gatsby wants Daisy to tell everyone in the tense scene at the hotel in Chapter VII.
What is that she never loved Tom?
500

Gatsby's pile of beautiful shirts represents this.

What is wealth and excess?