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Places
Themes
Who Said It?
Symbols
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

How does the progression of women's rights play a role in the novel?

What is the women in the novel are using money as a way to get ahead in life because there is no other option?

100

"I hope she'll be a fool—that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool."

Who is Daisy Buchanan?

100

What does the green light at the end of the Buchanan's dock symbolize?

represents Gatsby's dreams and hopes (of being with Daisy)

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
What is the importance of the East and the MidWest in the book?
What is the East is a place of destruction and obsession with wealth; the Midwest is a purer place with a better life?
200

"I'm going to fix everything just the way it was before. She'll see."

Who is Jay Gatsby?

200
What could the Valley of Ashes symbolize?
What is the destruction of society and the poorer class?
300
Poor boy from South Dakota. (real name)
Who is James Gatz?
300
This is the section of New York associated with "Old Money."
What is East Egg?
300
How do the 1920s play a part in the story?
What is prohibition, bootlegging, jazz music, party lifestyle, New York City?
300

"Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had."

Who is Nick's father? (or Who is Mr. Carraway?) Or Nick said it- that his father told him

300

What symbolizes the idea of God or moral judgment watching over the world in the story?

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 state where James Gatz was born.
What is North Dakota?
400
How does the American Dream play a part in the story?
What is both Nick and Gatsby try to make something of themselves by moving to New York; both are searching for a better life?
400

"You can't repeat the past." / "Can't repeat the past? Why of course you can!"

Who are Nick Carraway and Jay Gatsby? (Nick says the first line, Gatsby responds)

400

When Gatsby meets Daisy after 5 years, it is raining. After they talk for a while, the sun comes out. What do the rain and sun represent during this event?

The rain is symbolic of the anxiety and deep emotions Gatsby has for Daisy. The sun represents their reconnection. 

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

This is where Gatsby and Daisy reunite after five years, arranged by Nick.

What is Nick's cottage/house?

500
How do social class play a role in the novel?
What is old vs. new money and the stigma attached to both?
500

"Daisy! Daisy! Daisy! I'll say it whenever I want to! Daisy! Dai—"

Who is Myrtle Wilson?

500

What do Gatsby's beautiful shirts (that he throws up and at Daisy) represent?

his wealth