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100

This is Daisy's maiden name (her last name before marrying Tom).

What is "Fay"?

100

This is the section of New York that Nick describes as "less fashionable."

What is West Egg?

100

Gatsby uses this short phrase to address Nick.

What is old sport?

100

This character reveals to Nick that Gatsby's books are all uncut.

Who is Owl Eyes?

100
Nick uses the term "gaudy" when describing Gatsby's party. This is what "gaudy" means.

What is garish, flashy, loud, tasteless, cheap (or synonym)?

200

This character is the wife of a garage owner.

Who is Myrtle Wilson?

200

This is where Nick is from originally.

Where is the Mid West?

200

This is the reason Gatsby buys his house on West Egg.

What is so that he can be closer to Daisy?

200

This is what Gatsby waves at the policeman who rides alongside the car for a moment in Ch 4.

What is a white card?

200

This is what Meyer Wolfsheim's cuff links are made out of.

What are human teeth (molars)?

300

This character had been "one of the most powerful ends that ever played football at New Haven."

Who is Tom Buchanan? 

300

This is where Tom and Daisy have been living prior to settling down in East Egg. (Hint: 2 places)

What is Chicago and France?

300

Nick describes Gatsby as "punctilious." This is a synonym for "punctilious."

What is meticulous in showing "correct" behavior? (I will also accept: careful, or precise in one's behavior, or similar)
300

Prohibition means that this substance was illegal to purchase (during the time period that Gatsby is set).

What is alcohol?

300

This is how long Gatsby has been waiting to see Daisy (since they saw each other last).

What is five years?

400

This acquaintance of Gatsby's fixed the 1919 World Series.

Who is Meyer Wolfshiem?

400

This is the name of the city where Myrtle's apartment is located.

What is New York?

400

Gatsby served in Europe during this war.

What is WWI?

400
This is the color of Gatsby's enormous car.
What is "cream"?
400

This is what makes Daisy drink and cry (right before marrying Tom Buchanan).

What is a letter (presumably from Gatsby)?

500

This character has hair the color of an "autumn leaf."

Who is Jordan Baker?

500

This is the name of the city where Daisy and Jordan first met in 1917.

What is Louisville?

500

This is the reason why Gatsby wants Nick (and not Jordan) to arrange a meeting over tea with Daisy.

What is Gatsby's desire for Daisy to see his house (show off his wealth)?

500
Chapter One references a green light as Gatsby stares across the bay. This is the source of that light.
What is Tom and Daisy's house?
500

This is how many times Nick has been drunk in his entire life (the 2nd occurring at Myrtle's apartment).

What is two times?