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Who kills Gatsby?
George Wilson
Where is Wilson before he kills Gatsby?
Tom Buchanan's House
Why does Gatsby decide to use the pool for the first time?
He had not used it all summer
What does Gatsby’s death in the pool symbolize?
The end of his American Dream/ the end of his pursuit of Daisy
How does Fitzgerald use imagery to foreshadow Gatsby’s death?
The draining of his pool and the falling leaves embodying the pool
Who tells the story of Gatsby and Daisy’s past in this chapter?
Nick Carraway
What happens to Wilson after he shoots Gatsby?
He kills himself
What does Gatsby tell Nick about Daisy for the first time?
That she was the first "nice" girl he had ever known
In what ways is Gatsby still hopeful in this chapter?
He remains obsessed on the idea of recreating their past relationship/ He thinks Daisy will call him
What does Gatsby do while waiting for a phone call?
Swims in his pool for the first time that summer
Who finds Gatsby’s body?
Nick Carraway
What is the significance of Gatsby watching Daisy’s house the night before?
Shows his firm desire to renew his love with her
How does Gatsby’s love for Daisy reflect illusion rather than reality?
That he is in love with the idealized version of her that he created within his thoughts
Why is it important that Nick describes the unfamiliar sky?
It symbolizes the difference between Gatsby's idealized version of him and Daisy, and the reality about the situation and the kind of world he actually lives in
What does Gatsby tell the gardener not to do that morning?
Drain the pool
What time does Gatsby wait for Daisy until she came to the window?
4 o'clock in the morning
What does Wilson tell Michaelis about Myrtle’s behavior?
That he warned Myrtle that god knew what she was doing
How does the American Dream seem to die with Gatsby?
Because his pursuit of wealth and becoming rich leads to his downfall and crushed his very big dream, even though it may have seemed to be working out very great for him at the time
How does the tone shift throughout Chapter 8?
It moves from a sad and unhappy mood that reflects Gatsby's loss of dreams and sorrow, to rageful and intense as Wilson gets very angry and loses his temper
What does Nick say to Gatsby before leaving for work?
That he should leave town
Who does George Wilson talk to before heading to Gatsby’s house?
Michaelis
How does Gatsby feel about Daisy’s decision to stay with Tom?
Very badly hurt
What does Gatsby's waiting for a phone call represent?
His obsession with the past and his constant thoughts about a perfect idealized version of him and Daisy together
What does the emptiness of Gatsby’s house say about the people who surrounded him during his parties?
The lack of true friendship and respect that any of his party members and "friends" lacked when he needed them the most.