CHAPTER 1
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How does the narrator describe Gatsby?
He says he is an extraordinary man with an extraordinary gift for
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Where did the narrator come from and why?
He came from the Midwest to study the bond business
Describe the narrators house.
His house is very middle class and average. Lives in west egg where the new money is.
Describe the Buchanan's house.
They have a colonial Georgian mansion its very formal,the east egg is where the old money is.
How does nick know Daisy and Tom?
Daisy is nicks cousin and he went to Yale with tom.
Describe tom. What is your impression of him in chapter one?
Tom is an arrogant,sexist,racist old money snob.
What kind of person is daisy?
Daisy is superficial socialite she smarter than she acts.
What did miss baker tell nick about tom?
That tom had a mistress in New York.
When asked about her daughter,what does Daisy say?
She says shes hope shes hopes shes a beautiful little fool,meaning she hopes she stays innocent.
How is Gatsby introduced in this chapter?
His name is mentioned between nick and Jordan, he is seen standing on his lawn at night, then vanishes
CHAPTER 2
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What is the "valley of ashes"?
A dump where Myrtle lives,it contrasts between east egg and west egg.
What are the eyes of Dr.T.J Eckleberg?
A billboard that is represented as "god" when wilson keeps saying "God sees everything"
Who did tom take nick to meet?
Myrtle
Identify George and Myrtle Wilson?
Myrtle is tom mistress and George is her husband of 11 years who is a repair man.
What did Mrs.Wilson buy while she was out with Nick and Tom?
She bought a dog.
Where did they go? What was at 158th street?
Toms Love nest where he takes all his secret woman.
Identify Catherine as well as Mrs. and Mr. McKee
Catherine is Myrtle's sister and the McKee's live downstairs the apartment complex.
What does Catherine tell nick about Gatsby?
That he is the nephew of Kaiser Wilhelm.
What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George?
She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently.
What did Tom do to Myrtle when she mentioned Daisy's name?
He broke her nose.
CHAPTER 3
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Describe Gatsby wealth.List some things that represent wealth.
Has a huge home,throws big parties,nice cars. Very extravagant.
What kind of people come to Gatsby's party?
The newly rich,famous people come to his parties.
Why did Nick Carraway go to the party?
He was invited by Gatsby.
How does Nick meet Gatsby?
He casually starts a conversation with him without even knowing he was Mr.Gatsby.
What are some stories about Gatsby?
Some said he killed a man and some said he was a German spy during the war.
Is Gatsby a phony?
Yes,i think he is i think he is hiding something.
Describe Nick's relationship with Jordan Baker.
He likes her but they are not in love.
CHAPTER 4
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Who is Kilpspringer?
He is the "boarder" someone who seems to always be at Gatsby house.
What does Gatsby tell nick about himself?
He told nick he was educated at Oxford, inherited his money from his family, and got some medals in the war.
What "matter" did Gatsby have Jordan discuss with nick?
Jordan discussed Nick's arranging a luncheon between Gatsby and Daisy at Nicks house.
Who is Mr.Wolfshiem?
He is an business associate of Gatsby's and he fixed the World series of 1919.
What does Mr.Wolfsheim tell Nick about Gatsby?
He said that Gatsby was the kind of man you'd like to take home and introduce to your mother and sister.
What does Jordan tell Nick about Daisy,Gatsby,and Tom?
Daisy and Gatsby had an earlier romance. Her parents wouldn't let her see him off to war. Then she married Tom, and soon found out that he had a mistress.
CHAPTER 5
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Describe the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy. Why was he so nervous.
The meeting was very awkward at first but then they got along better.
How long did it take Gatsby to make the money to buy the mansion?
Three years.
Why did Gatsby want daisy to see the house and his clothes?
To impress her with his wealth and show her he could afford to take care of her.
What did the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby?
It stood for a vision of his future with Daisy.
What had Gatsby turned daisy to in his own mind?
An illusion.
CHAPTER 6
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What is Gatsby's real history? Where is he from and what is his name?
James Gatz,from north Dakota.
What did Dan Cody do for Gatsby?
He educated Gatsby about money and the people who have it.
What is Daisy's opinion about Gatsby's party? How does this affect him?
Daisy does not like Gatsby's party. She thinks of it more to be like an amusement park. This makes Gatsby sad.
What does Gatsby want from Daisy?
He wasnts Daisy to admit to Tom that she never loved him and she wants her to leave Tom for him.
CHAPTER 7
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What was Gatsby's reaction to daisy's child?
Gatsby was surprised and shocked.
What did Wilson do for Myrtle?
Wilson locked Myrtle in her room until they are able to get away from the area.He suspects she is having an affair.
Why do the four drive into the city on such a hot afternoon?
She's attempting to change the subject and avoid a confrontation between Tom and Gatsby.
What does Gatsby think about Daisy's relationship with Tom?
That Daisy never loved Tom.
What is Daisy's reaction to both men?
She is torn in between the two.She cares about both she wants Gatsby but she known she will never leave Tom.
What happens on the way home from New York?
Daisy accidentally ran myrtle over with Gatsby's car.
How do these people react to Myrtles death?
a) Wilson-
b) Tom-
c) Nick-
d) Gatsby-
a) Wilson feels guilty.
b)Relief a weight lifted off of him.
c) Nick feels sick and wants to be left alone.
d) Gatsby's only concern is Daisy.
What is the true relationship between Daisy and Tom?
They are bonded together and will never leave each other.
CHAPTER 8
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What does Gatsby tell Nick about his past? Is it true?
He says he met daisy,fell in love. But he wasn't able to take care of her yet and he went to war and Daisy then became married.
What does Michaelis believe caused Mrytle to run?
He thinks she was running away from Wilson.
Why did she run?
She thought tom was in the yellow car cause she had seen him in it earlier.
Why does Wilson believe that Gatsby killed Mrytle?
Because it was Gatsby car.
What does Wilson do?
He kills Gatsby and himself.
CHAPTER 9
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Why couldn't Nick get anyone to come to Gatsby's funeral?
He had no real friends, no one wanted to be involved with his death
Who is Henry C Gatz?
Gatsby's father.
What is the book Henry Gatz shows Nick? Why is it important to the novel?
Hopalong Cassidy,it is important because it has one of Gatsby's personal schedules in it and it shows his planning,desire to work,spirit for romantic adventure. "The good ol" American spirit.
What happens between Nick and Jordan?
He breaks it off they are all to irresponsible.
What does Nick say about people like Tom and Daisy?
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