Chapter 6 - Summary Flashcards
What was Gatsby’s former name? Where was he born?
James Gatz
North Dakota
At what age did Gatsby change his name?
17
Who did Gatsby meet at 17? Who is he?
Dan Cody
His mentor
How did Cody make money?
Precious metal business
What is the name of Cody’s yacht? How does he employ Gatsby?
Tuolomee
“In a vague personal capacity”
What did Cody leave Gatsby? Why did Gatsby never receive it?
“A legacy of $25k”
Legal problems
What did Cody’s inheritance inspire Gatsby to do?
Become rich
How long does Nick not have communication with Gatsby for? What does Nick decide to do?
“Several weeks”
Visit “one Sunday afternoon”
How does Tom take Nick by surprise?
Showing up at Gatsby’s with friends
How does Nick describe Gatsby around Tom? How does Gatsby address Tom about Daisy?
“Profoundly affected”
“Almost aggressively”
Who invites Gatsby and Nick to dinner? Does he accept?
One of Tom’s friends
No
What does Gatsby not realise about the dinner offer?
It is out of politeness
What is Tom shocked by about Gatsby? What is Tom unhappy about?
He didn’t realise he was unwelcome
Gatsby is joining them for dinner
What is Tom concerned for about Daisy?
She is “running around alone” too much
Where do Tom and Daisy attend a party a week later?
Gatsby’s
What does Nick consider about Tom’s attendance a sign of?
He is “perturbed” by Daisy around Gatsby
How does Tom eye up the “new money” crowd? What does this remind the audience of?
With “arrogant eyes”
Differences and rivalry
How does Daisy interact with Gatsby at the party? What is she appalled by?
She dances with him
“West Egg”
What is Tom suspicious of? What does he suggest?
How Gatsby is wealthy
It could be illegal matters
How does Nick defend Gatsby from Tom’s accusations?
He made his wealth from “drug-stores”
What state is Gatsby in after the party? Why?
“Unutterable depression”
Daisy didn’t enjoy herself
What does Gatsby think Daisy understands about him?
His feelings for her
What does Nick tell Gatsby? What does he say in return?
He “can’t repeat the past”
He “incredulously” can
What does Nick remark about Gatsby?
He has “appalling sentimentality”
