Chapter One
Why does Nick decide to move back east?
To learn the bond trade.
Who is Tom Buchanan's mistress?
Myrtle Wilson is Tom's mistress.
How did Nick end up at Gatsby's party?
Nick was actually invited to the party.
At the end of the chapter, who did Nick and Gatsby meet?
They both met Tom Buchanan.
What does Gatsby offer Nick in exchange for his reunion with Daisy?
Gatsby offers Nick a side job with bonds, probably illegal.
What does Nick claim that is his quality?
Nick reserves all judgements.
What does Myrtle want Tom to get her?
Myrtle wants a dog.
Who does Nick run into at Gatsby's party?
Nick runs into Jordan Baker.
What does Gatsby originally say about where he is from and his family?
Gatsby states that he was from San Fran Cisco and his family died, but left him money.
How does Gatsby act before the tea?
Gatsby is nervous and actually leaves the house.
At the end of the chapter, what does Gatsby seem to be looking at?
Gatsby is looking at the green light at the end of Daisy's dock.
What is the first rumor we hear about Gatsby?
He is related to Kaiser Wilhelm from Germany.
What does Nick Learn about the books in the library from"Owl Eyes?" (two things)
Nick learns that the books are real and uncut.
What TWO pieces of proof does Gatsby offer to Nick as proof of his background?
Gatsby shows Nick a war medal and a picture of his Oxford days.
What does Gatsby want to show Daisy, and why?
Gatsby wants to show his house and the money associated with it.
What does Daisy about her newborn daughter?
"I hope she is a beautiful little fool."
What does Tom Buchanan do when Myrtle talks about Daisy?
Tom breaks Myrtle's nose.
Who does Gatsby ask to meet for a conversation?
Gatsby asks Jordan Bake into the library.
Who does Gatsby ask Nick to meet? What did this man do?
Nick met Meyer Wolfsheim, who fixed the 1919 World Series.
How does Daisy interpret Gatsby's shirts?
Daisy's breakdown over Gatsby's shirts: 1) she realizes that Gatsby could have given her the life she chose by marrying Tom or 2) she realizes that she's most in love with money. Either way, that she misses Gatsby describing his love for her while admiring his fancy shirts hints that her ability to love—Gatsby, or anyone—has been diminished or blocked altogether by her material obsessions.
What two things does Nick feel as he is leaving the Buchanan's
Nick feels both confused and disguted by Daisy and Tom's attitude.
What does Myrtle say about her husband?
(George) "Isn't fit to lick my shoes!"
At the end of the chapter, Nick reveals that this is cardinal virtue?
Nick feels that he is the most honest person that he knows.
What does Jordan Baker ask Nick to do for Gatsby?
Nick is to set up a tea for Gatsby and Daisy.
What does Nick say about the green light that Gatsby has held so dear?
The green light is gone; Gatsby now has Daisy physically. The light no longer resembles the dream.