The Great Gatsby chapters 5-9
Characterize the young James Gatz.
"son of God" with a wild imagination. He did not accept his parents because they were poor farmers
How long did it take Gatsby to make the money to buy him mansion?
3 years
How long has it been since Daisy and Gatsby have seen one another?
5 years
What is Daisy's opinion of Gatsby's party? How does this affect him?
Daisy did not enjoy the party. This made Gatsby upset
Why do the four drive into the city on such a hot afternoon?
Daisy suggested that they take a drive so she did not have to be with Tom and Gatsby.
Describe the life of Dan Cody. who is Ella Kaye?
Dan was a 50-year-old millionaire who owned a yacht and took Gatsby "under his wing". Ella Kaye was a newspaper woman who got all of Cody's money when he died.
Why does Gatsby fire all of his old servants?
Gatsby fires all of his old servants because Daisy was coming over and he didn't want there to be to much gossip
What does Gatsby want from Daisy at the end of chapter 6?
Gatsby wants Daisy to leave Tom to be with him
Who is Dan Cody?
Gatsby's dead mentor/best friend who is in a photograph wearing a yachting costume
How did Tom reach to Myrtle's death?
He acts tough at first then on the way home he starts to cry and he is left speechless. he hates Gatsby because Tom thinks he hit Myrtle
Why is George ill?
He found out that Myrtle has a life outside of him, which made him physically ill.
What is Gatsby left doing at the end of the chapter?
He is watching the Buchanan home to make sure that Tom doesn't hurt Daisy.
How does Tom think Gatsby earned his wealth?
He thinks Gatsby is a bootlegger
Why did Gatsby want Daisy to see the house and his clothes?
He wanted to show her that he can now take care of her unlike before
What does Gatsby wear to lunch? What is the significance of his attire?
He wears a white suit, silver shirt, and a gold tie to signify that he is rich
How did Gatsby reach to Myrtle's death?
His only concern is for Daisy and how she is dealing with this. He is planning on taking blame for Daisy
What do you believe the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby?
It was a symbol of hope that he would one day see Daisy again
How/why does James Gatz become Jay Gatsby?
James Gatz calls himself Jay Gatsby when he started to work for Dan Cody. He wanted to forget his past and poor family. He wanted to have a new identity
Who is James Gatz? Where is he from?
James Gatz is Gatsbys legal name, and he is from North Dakoda
Who peers from the window>
Myrtle had been watching out the window
What makes Daisy cry at Gatsby's house?
She cries at the shirts. She is overwhelmed at seeing Gatsby, his wealth, and realizing how their lives could have turned out
Who is the "blessed precious"? What is Gatsby's reaction to her?
The "blessed precious" is Daisy and Tom's daughter. Gatsby is shocked, stunned, and speechless. He does not believe that she is alive.
The chapter climaxes with the confrontation between Tom and Gatsby. What happens? How does Daisy react?
The confrontation happened when Tom started asking Gatsby questions and then Gatsby reacts. Daisy tells Tom that she does not love him
Describe the first meeting between Daisy and Gatsby. Why was he so nervous?
The meeting was awkward. He was nervous because it was the first time he had seen Daisy in 5 years
What happiness on the way home from New York with Daisy and Gatsby?
They do not stop to see if who they hit is okay. They keep driving home
What happiness on the way home from New York with Myrtle and George.
They had a fight. Myrtle sees the yellow car that Tom was driving and comes out to catch him and gets hit.
What happiness on the way home from New York with Nick, Tom, Jordan?
They stop to see what happened. They find Myrtle dead.
Explain the driving arrangements on the way to New York. Tell the color of the cars.
Tom, Jordan, and Nick were all in Gatsbys car while Gatsby and Daisy were in Tom's coupe. Gatsby's car was yellow. This could represent his money. The coupe was blue. This might represent that Tom isn't as happy as he seems.
Why do they stop in the valley of ashes? Who stops?
Tom, Nick, and Jordan stop to get gas
Who comes to Gatsby's house on horseback? Describe the meeting
Tom, a man named Sloane, and a pretty woman. the meeting was awkward and it made Gatsby upset.
How did Nick reach to Myrtle's death?
he feels "slightly sick" and is quiet. He has possibly had enough of the "immortality" that Daisy, Tom, and Gatsby have. Possibly even Jordan
How did Wilson reach to Myrtle's death?
he is devastated. He also feels like he is to blame for the reason Myrtle ran into the road.
Upon returning home, what does Nick notice about Gatsby's house?
that it is lit up like a carnival
