Chapters 1-2
Who is the narrator?
Nick Carraway
What were some rumors that Nick heard about Gatsby? State 3 rumors.
He was a German spy
He killed a man once
He was the nephew of Kaiser.
What did Meyer Wolfsheim do?
A gambler, who “fixed” the 1919 World Series
Where did Gatsby say he gained his money?
He claimed it came from his inheritance and investments.
Why is George Wilson sick all of a sudden?
He found out his wife was having an affair
Where do Tom and Daisy live?
East Egg
Who is the "owl-eyed" man?
A man Nick meets at Gatsby’s party who is amazed by his books.
What did Daisy cry over? Why?
Gatsby’s shirts- because of how expensive they were
What college did Gatsby attend?
Attended St. Olaf’s in North Dakota
How did Gatsby feel towards Daisy after the war?
He continued to love her, he never stopped loving her
Where does George think Myrtle is going when she goes to New York?
To visit her sister, Catherine
What does Tom do to Myrtle when she won’t stop screaming Daisy’s name?
He hits her and breaks her nose
What did Daisy receive the day before her wedding day?
A letter from Gatsby
Who inherited the $25,000 from Dan Cody when he died?
Dan Cody’s mistress
What does Gatsby say that Daisy MUST say to Tom?
That she never loved him
Who lives in the Valley of Ashes?
George and Myrtle Wilson
What does Gatsby call people?
Old sport
What does Gatsby want Nick to do?
Invite Daisy over to tea
Where does Tom think Gatsby gets his money?
He thinks Gatsby is involved in illegal activities, like bootlegging
George Wilson stays up all night talking to who?
Michaelis
What did Catherine say to Nick about Myrtle and Tom?
“Neither of them can stand the person they’re married to. If I was them, I’d get a divorce and get married to each other right away.”
What does Nick say at the end of the chapter?
“I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known.”
What makes Nick believe that Gatsby may have gained his wealth illegally?
His involvement with Meyer Wolfsheim- who was a gambler.
What does Gatsby reveal about himself to Tom?
That he had a poor family and had to work for everything
What is Gatsby floating on in the pool?
Air mattress