The Great Gatsby Study Guide
How old is tom and daisy's daughter ?
2 years old
What is found in the valley of ashes ?
A build board that has 2 big eyes that represent that eyes see the truth
What does Wilson want for Tom?
A car to make money
We know from the first page of the novel that Nick, the narrator, is telling the story after the action has happened. How?
After the death of jay gatsby you know thing because it said in past tense
What does myrtle want for a apartment?
All the bells and whistles of being rich
What does gatsby represent to nick?
All the things he despises
Catherine tells nick that she has attended one of Gatsby's parties. What does this seem to imply about Gatsby and his popularity?
Anyone is welcome
What threee shops are located on the Main Street of the valley of ashes?
Auto Shop , restaurant &a for rent
Is myrtle really experiencing what it is like to be rich, or is she playing playing house at tom's amusement?
Being played around with Tom, because he doesn't want to be with her.
What is the advice Nick's father has given him that he has been "turning over in [his] mind"?
Don't judge people
What season does nick go east during ?
Early summer
Notice all references to eyes in the novel. What do a persons eyes say about him/her?
Eyes are windows to the soul
What sport do we learn that Jordan plays?
Golf
What does myrtle get in the city?
Gossip mag., perfume, taxi and a dog
Why does nick want to look into everyone's eyes when they al, return to the table? What does she reveal to nick about tom?
He doesn't want them to know that he knows about the affair
Why would Tom lie to myrtle about daisy being catholic and that preventing their divorce?
He has no interest in ditching daisy, when daisy isn't even catholic
Gatsby's first rumor when he gets to town
He is nephew or cousins of Kaiser Wilhelm
Based on nick's description of tom, what do you think of tom?
He is pretentious
What is the second rumor that people think Gatsby did ?
He killed a man
Why does Tom like myrtle?
He thinks he superior to her
What does nick go east to learn?
He want to learn to be a bond salesman
What news had Tom and daisy heard of nick before his coming to New York ?
He was engaged
What does nick do when he sees mr.mckee passed out?
He wipes the shaving cream off of his face
What, ultimately, is Tom afraid of losing ?
His money
The green light of Gatsby represents?
Hope
What "extraodinary gift" does nick find in gatsby?
Hope and romantic readiness
What is the valley of ashes?
Industrial area
Nick says that " reserving judgement is a matter of" what?
Infinite hope
What does nick believe is the obvious thing daisy needs to do?
Leave Tom
How does wilsons wife treat him?
Like a serving
What does myrtle believe men are mainly concerned with?
Money
What is tom's mistress' name?
Myrtle Wilson
What state(s) does the novel take place in?
New york
What is the pupose of daisy's murmor ?
One of her charms
What is George B. Wilson occupation?
Owns a auto repair shop
Why did myrtle marry George Wilson ?
She Thought that he was a gentleman
Why does Tom choose daisy?
She is the dream girl
Why does Tom smack myrtle?
She kept screaming "daisy"
What is Gatsby s 3rd rumor ?
That he a bootlegger and nephew too von Hindenburg and second cousins to the devil
How does nick feel about Jordan?
That he doesn't love her but he is curious about her
What does everyone know about Tom?
That he has a girlfriend &a that is how he gets back daisy
What is our fist indication that Tom abuses daisy ?
That her pinky is bruised
Daisy tells Nick, "I'm pretty cynical about everything." Based on what you know, what do you believe has caused Daisy to become cynical?
That tom is cheating on her
What is the only thing that nick can determine Gatsby is stretching his hands to in the dark?
The green light
Who is "owl eyes"?
The man in the library who keeps saying that they are real.
What causes Jordan Baker to "Sh!" Nick? What is she listening for? What does she reveal to Nick about Tom?
The phone call that Tom is having with his mistress
What could the white ash dust on Wilson's suit say about his relationship with his wife?
The relationship is dead
What is the connection between nick & daisy ?
They are 2nd cousins
What instructions does tom give Myrtle Wilson?
To get on the next train cause Tom wants to see her
What does Wilson think myrtle visits the city?
To visit her sisters
Whom in east egg does nick know?
Tom and daisy
