Semester 1 Final
What does Daisy say she hoped her daughter will grow up to be?
A fool
What evidence does Gatsby show Nick to prove his background story?
A medal of valor and a picture from Oxford
Why is Nick the only one invited to Gatsby's party?
A possible connection to Daisy and he is his new neighbor
Tom Buchanan shoots Gatsby
False
Tom breaks Myrtle's arm when she disrespects him
False
Tom, Nick, and Gatsby all fought in the war
False
How does Nick know Gatsby?
Gatsby is Nick's next-door neighbor
How is Gatsby so wealthy?
Gatsby is involved in a bootlegging operation
What does the green light symbolize?
Gatsby's hopes and dreams about Daisy
This character owns an auto-mechanic shop in The Valley of Ashes. He/she believes God sees everything
George Wilson
How does Nick feel about Gatsby at the end of the novel?
He feels sad for him
What is Gatsby doing when Nick sees him for the first time?
He is staring at the dock across the bay, reaching out to something
How does Fitzgerald portray Gatsby as a mysterious character?
He lied about his past and no one at his parties know who he is
How does George initially react when he learns that Myrtle has been unfaithful?
He plans to move West and take Myrtle away
This person is a notorious gambler and works in organized crime. he/she claims he/she "made" Gatsby out of nothing
Meyer Molfsheim
This character is Wilson's friend who comforts him after Wilson's wife dies. He/she is Greek and owns a cafe.
Michaelis
Tom has an affair with this person. He/she is poor and is desperately seeking a better financial situation
Myrtle Wilson
Who narrates the novel "The Great Gatsby"?
Nick Carraway
What color is Gatsby's car?
Yellow
What are the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?
Big and blue and represent God and how he is always watching
What word does Nick use to describe Tom and Daisy at the end of the novel?
Careless
This character is careless, beautiful, and shallow. He/she is from Louisville and met Gatsby during the war
Daisy Buchanan
This character became wealthy through hard work. He/she owns a yacht called the Toulomee where Gatsby worked for five years and learned a lot
Dan Cody
What impact did Dan Cody have on Gatsby's life?
Dan Cody took Gatsby under his wing for five years on his yacht where Gatsby would work as his assistant. Cody was Gatsby's mentor and showed him that its possible to become rich and successful from nothing. Gatsby learned not to drink alcohol like Cody.
This person lives at Gatsby's house for free and wants his/her tennis shoes back after Gatsby's death
Ewing Klipspringer
The author of "The Great Gatsby" is ...
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Daisy attends Gatsby's funeral
False
Gatsby lives in East Egg
False
Gatsby's father arranges the funeral for Gatsby
False
George knows it is Tom who is having an affair with Myrtle
False
Jordan and Nick get engaged
False
Nick Carraway and Tom Buchanan go to Harvard University
False
What favor does Gatsby request of Nick?
He wants Nick to arrange tea with Daisy at his house
Why does Gatsby buy a mansion in West Egg?
He wants to live across the bay from Daisy
Why does Gatsby want to show Daisy his house?
He wants to show off his wealth and show her what his money can buy
This character is Gatsby's biological father. This person is very proud of what his son has attained
Henry Gatz
What item(s) in Gatsby's mansion make Daisy start to bawl?
His shirts
This character was born on a North Dakota farm. He/she attended college at St. Olaf in Minnesota. He/she became wealthy with "new money"
Jay Gatsby
Daisy's friend. He/she is a professional golfer and dates Nick for a little while
Jordan Baker
What is the difference between new money and old money?
New money is earned now and old money is inherited
This person works as a bonds salesman and graduated from Yale
Nick Carraway
What is Gatsby's signature phrase?
Old Sport
What group of words best describe Gatsby's parties?
Opulent, wild, extravagant
This person is surprised that Gatsby's books are real. He/she is a drunk guest at Gatsby's house with big glasses
Owl Eyes
This person is the child of the Buchanans. Daisy likes to show this child off to her friends
Pammy Buchanan
What does Nick learn about Jordan and her golfing career?
She allegedly heated in a golf tournament
What does Gatsby want Daisy to say to Tom?
She never loved him
Why does Tom hit Myrtle in the apartment in New York City?
She taunts him about Daisy
The Great Gatsby is set in New York during the 1920s. The era is also known as ...
The Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties
What is the desolate industrial territory in Queens referred to?
The Valley of Ashes
Where is Gatsby when he is killed?
The pool
How does Daisy know Nick?
They are cousins
How do Tom and Daisy respond to Gatsby's death?
They leave town
How did Gatsby and Daisy first meet?
They met when Gatsby was stationed at Camp Taylor
Why is it significant that only a few people attend Gatsby's funeral?
Those are the only people who really care about him
This person comes from old money. He/she is arrogant, racist, and physically strong
Tom Buchanan
How does George find out that it was Gatsby's car who hit Myrtle?
Tom tells him
Why did Tom and Daisy leave Chicago?
Tom was having an affair
Daisy hits Myrtle with Gatsby's car
True
Gatsby changed his name at the age of 17
True
Gatsby is nervous to reunite with Daisy
True
George Wilson commits suicide
True
Henry finds out about Gatsby's death in a Chicago newspaper
True
Nick moves back to Minnesota after Gatsby's death
True
Tom buys Myrtle a dog
True
What does the following quote from the book? "The vitality of his illusion had gone beyond Daisy -- beyond everything."
What he wants will never come true
