Chapter 6

In what way was Dan Cody involved in Gatsby's destiny?

Dan Cody helped to take care of Gatsby. Then, when Dan Cody died, he left Gatsby a fortune to live off.

What suspicions does Tom have about Gatsby? What does he vow to do?

Gatsby is suspicious about the actual man and what he did to earn all his money and how he affords the house he lives in and all the glamorous parties he throws. He vows to learn who the real Gatsby is and how he makes his living.

What is Gatsby expecting of Daisy that prompts Nick to warn him, "I wouldn't ask too much of her... You can't repeat the past"?

Gatsby wants Daisy to tell her husband Tom that she never loved him and that the past few years she spent married to Tom, was a mistake.

What was Gatsby's real name? Why and when had he changed it?

Gatsby's real name is James Gatz. He changed his name when he was 17 years old. He changed his name because his name wasn't easy to say.

What do Nick and Gatsby talk about after the party?

Nick and Gatsby talk about how Daisy felt about the party and what her impression of the guests and whole the party was itself.

Why does Tom attend Gatsby's party? How does this scene reveal the contrast between Gatsby and Tom?

Tom attends Gatsby's party because he wants to know who Daisy is spending so much time with.

Note the reactions of Tom and Daisy at different times during Gatsby's party. Did they enjoy themselves? Explain.

Tom didn't seem too impressed with the party and all the guests that were invited and uninvited. He seemed to be oblivious and nonchalant with everything that involved Gatsby's party. He also was acting unimpressed by the party. Daisy seemed to be mesmerized by the party and all of its people. I think she saw happiness and glamour during the party.