Characters
Plot
Quotes
Themes/Symbols
rAnDoM tRiViA!
100
narrator of the story
Nick Carraway
100
Where does Nick first meet Tom's mistress?
A) Tom's House
B) Gatsby's Party
C) George Wilson's Garage
d) Trick Question...Nick never meets Myrtle
C) George Wilson's Garage
100
“I suppose the latest thing is to sit back and let Mr. Nobody from Nowhere make love to your wife… Nowadays people begin by sneering at family life and family institutions and next they’ll throw everything overboard and have intermarriage between black and white.”
Tom Buchanan
100
Accurately describe the differences between East Egg and West Egg.
East Egg - A wealthy and desirable neighborhood where the Buchanan's live. East Egg residents are from old money families, with British or Western European surnames and Ivy League connections.
West Egg- A less fashionable neighborhood where Gatsby and Nick Carraway live. West Egg residents are from new money families, with Irish, Jewish, or Eastern European surnames. They made their fortunes through investments, working hard, or illegal means like bootlegging.
West Egg- A less fashionable neighborhood where Gatsby and Nick Carraway live. West Egg residents are from new money families, with Irish, Jewish, or Eastern European surnames. They made their fortunes through investments, working hard, or illegal means like bootlegging.
100
In which year did the Kansas City Chiefs NOT win the Super Bowl?
a) 2020
b) 2021
c) 2023
d) 2024
B) 2021 - And they gon win again in '25 ! #3peat #dynasty #KC #mahomes
200
This character is described as aggressive, restless, condescending, and racist
Tom Buchanan
200
After the Great War, Nick Carraway moves to New York and plans to pursue the _____ business for work.
Bond / Stocks
200
DAILY DOUBLE: Double the points if correct, but double the penalty if incorrect...
Which line best demonstrates that Myrtle didn’t view herself as a member of a lower class?
A) “I want to get one of those dogs,” she said earnestly.
B) “I think it’s cute,” said Mrs. Wilson enthusiastically.
C) “I told that boy about the ice... These people! You have to keep after them all the time.”
D) “Daisy! Daisy! Daisy!”
C) “I told that boy about the ice... These people! You have to keep after them all the time.”
200
The significance of Gatsby's name change BEST shows...
A) He wanted to create an entirely new life for himself after the war.
B) He wanted to escape his criminal past.
C) He wanted to become the person he created in his head.
D) He wanted to remove himself from the history of his parents.
C) He wanted to become the person he created in his head.
200
DAILY DOUBLE: Double the points if correct, BUT double the penalty if incorrect...
A marathon is ____ miles long.
26.2 (I'll accept 26 as an answer as well -_-)
300
This character (who we only know by a nickname) often attends Gatsby's parties and is amazed by his collection of real books
"Owl Eyes"
300
Accurately describe the travel arrangements for the characters when they went TO New York City during the extremely hot summer day...
Daisy and Gatsby take Tom's car. Tom, Nick, and Jordan take Gatsby's car TO New York City.
300
“I hope she’ll be a fool--that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.”
Daisy Buchanan
300
Why is the book Gatsby's father shows Nick so important to the story?
It shows Gatsby's desire to get ahead and strive for improvement every day. It gives us insight into his character.
300
Who was elected President during the 1996 US Presidential Election?
Bill Clinton
400
DAILY DOUBLE: Double the points if correct, but double the penalty if incorrect...
This character "fixed" the 1919 World Series
Meyer Wolfsheim
400
Name at least TWO specific examples of rumors we hear about Gatsby's past in the novel...
Rumors include... he was a spy, he graduated from Oxford, he was involved in a murder, he was involved in bootlegging
400
“They’ll keep out of my way. It takes two to make an accident...I hate careless people. That’s why I like you.”
Jordan Baker (speaking to Nick)
400
In Chapter 6, Gatsby says, “I’m going to fix everything just the way it was before… She’ll see.” In Chapter 7, Nick observes, “Afterward [Gatsby] kept looking at the child with surprise. I don’t think he had ever really believed in its existence before.” In Chapter 8, Gatsby says, “‘I suppose Daisy’ll call too.’ He looked at me anxiously as if he hoped I’d corroborate this.” What important theme do these instances reveal?
a) Obsession can lead to delusion.
b) Hope for the future helps ward off depression and despair.
c) Dishonesty in a woman is a trait that can never be blamed deeply.
d) Ambition will always lead to success and prosperity.
a) Obsession can lead to delusion.
400
What is the name of this painting?
"The Scream" by Edvard Munch
500
wealthy yacht owner who takes on a young apprentice and teaches him how to speak and act "rich"
Dan Cody
500
After Gatsby tells Tom that Daisy loves him and not Tom, Tom seems unconcerned that Daisy will leave him and even tells Gatsby to drive Daisy home. Explain why Tom reacts this way.
Tom is "old money," so he has always been wealthy and entitled, and has probably always gotten his way. He know that Daisy's main love isn't Gatsby, but the security and comfort wealth and money can bring, so Tom know she will stay with him because he can always provide those things for her. At the end of the day, Tom is wealthy "old money" and Gatsby simply isn't.
500
“I married him because I thought he was a gentleman. I thought he knew something about breeding but he wasn’t fit to lick my shoe."
Myrtle Wilson (describing her husband George)
500
What do the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg, a long forgotten billboard advertisement, and Nick Carraway have in common?
They serve as silent eyes of judgement in the story; they see all, know all, but do not utter a word of criticism. Their eyes see the acts and sins committed by other characters. The eyes of Dr. Eckleberg could represent a God who is always watching our actions.
500
What is Mr. Scott's middle name...?
a) Brian
b) Christopher
c) James
d) William
e) trick question; I actually don't have a middle name
d) William