Chapter 6 - Summary Flashcards

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1
Q

What was Gatsby’s former name? Where was he born?

A

James Gatz

North Dakota

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2
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At what age did Gatsby change his name?

A

17

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3
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Who did Gatsby meet at 17? Who is he?

A

Dan Cody

His mentor

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4
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How did Cody make money?

A

Precious metal business

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5
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What is the name of Cody’s yacht? How does he employ Gatsby?

A

Tuolomee

“In a vague personal capacity”

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6
Q

What did Cody leave Gatsby? Why did Gatsby never receive it?

A

“A legacy of $25k”

Legal problems

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7
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What did Cody’s inheritance inspire Gatsby to do?

A

Become rich

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8
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How long does Nick not have communication with Gatsby for? What does Nick decide to do?

A

“Several weeks”

Visit “one Sunday afternoon”

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9
Q

How does Tom take Nick by surprise?

A

Showing up at Gatsby’s with friends

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10
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How does Nick describe Gatsby around Tom? How does Gatsby address Tom about Daisy?

A

“Profoundly affected”

“Almost aggressively”

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11
Q

Who invites Gatsby and Nick to dinner? Does he accept?

A

One of Tom’s friends

No

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12
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What does Gatsby not realise about the dinner offer?

A

It is out of politeness

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13
Q

What is Tom shocked by about Gatsby? What is Tom unhappy about?

A

He didn’t realise he was unwelcome

Gatsby is joining them for dinner

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14
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What is Tom concerned for about Daisy?

A

She is “running around alone” too much

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15
Q

Where do Tom and Daisy attend a party a week later?

A

Gatsby’s

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16
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What does Nick consider about Tom’s attendance a sign of?

A

He is “perturbed” by Daisy around Gatsby

17
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How does Tom eye up the “new money” crowd? What does this remind the audience of?

A

With “arrogant eyes”

Differences and rivalry

18
Q

How does Daisy interact with Gatsby at the party? What is she appalled by?

A

She dances with him

“West Egg”

19
Q

What is Tom suspicious of? What does he suggest?

A

How Gatsby is wealthy

It could be illegal matters

20
Q

How does Nick defend Gatsby from Tom’s accusations?

A

He made his wealth from “drug-stores”

21
Q

What state is Gatsby in after the party? Why?

A

“Unutterable depression”

Daisy didn’t enjoy herself

22
Q

What does Gatsby think Daisy understands about him?

A

His feelings for her

23
Q

What does Nick tell Gatsby? What does he say in return?

A

He “can’t repeat the past”

He “incredulously” can

24
Q

What does Nick remark about Gatsby?

A

He has “appalling sentimentality”