Jay Gatsby
The title character and protagonist of the novel, Gatsby is a fabulously wealthy young man living in a Gothic mansion in West Egg. He is
... [Show More] famous for the lavish parties he throws every Saturday night, but no one knows where he comes from, what he does, or how he made his fortune.
Jordan Baker
Daisy's friend, a woman with whom Nick becomes romantically involved during the course of the novel. A competitive golfer, Jordan represents one of the "new women" of the 1920s—cynical, boyish, and self-centered. Jordan is beautiful, but also dishonest: she cheated in order to win her first golf tournament and continually bends the truth.
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Daisy Buchanan
Sad & lovely. Bright eyes & passion. Cynical. Doesn't marry Gatsby because he didn't have any money. Voice is full of Money, according to Gatsby. Golden girl.
Tom Buchanan
Daisy's immensely wealthy husband, once a member of Nick's social club at Yale.
Nick Carraway
The novel's narrator, Nick is a young man from Minnesota who, after being educated at Yale and fighting in World War I, goes to New York City to learn the bond business. Honest, tolerant, and inclined to reserve judgment
Myrtle Wilson
Tom's lover, whose lifeless husband George owns a run-down garage in the valley of ashes. Myrtle herself possesses a fierce vitality and desperately looks for a way to improve her situation. Unfortunately for her, she chooses Tom, who treats her as a mere object of his desire.
Meyer Wolfsheim
Fixed 1919 World Series. Has cufflinks made of human molars. Gatsby's partner in bootlegging.
George Wilson
Myrtle's husband, the lifeless, exhausted owner of a run-down auto shop at the edge of the valley of ashes. George loves and idealizes Myrtle, and is devastated by her affair with Tom.
Dan Cody
wealthy man, Gatsbys mentor, was expected to give his money to Gatsby but didn't
Why does Tom hit Myrtle at his apartment in New York City?
Because she taunts him about Daisy
Where is Gatsby's mansion located?
West Egg
Where does Gatsby's reunion with Daisy take place?
At Nick's house
In what year is The Great Gatsby set
1922
Where were Nick and Tom educated?
Yale
What is Jordan Baker's occupation?
Golfer
When he renews his acquaintance with Daisy at Nick's house, what does Gatsby knock off of the mantle?
A clock
What is Nick's home state?
Minnesota
Why did Gatsby drop out of college?
He was humiliated by having to work as a janitor to pay his tuition.
Which millionaire hired the young Gatsby as an assistant?
Dan Cody
Where is the valley of ashes?
Between West Egg and New York City
Who among the following comes to Gatsby's funeral?
Gatsby's father
Which woman is Tom's extramarital lover?
Myrtle
Who drives the car that kills Myrtle?
Daisy
How are Daisy and Nick related?
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