Gatsby Chapter 6 Flashcards
What was Jay Gatsby’s real name?
James Gatz
While living on Dan Cody’s yacht, what sort of work did Gatsby do for Cody?
He was his personal assistant and did boat work for him
How old was Cody?
He was 50 years old
What did the yacht represent to Gatsby?
a dream
What was Dan Cody’s major flaw?
He was always drunk.
How did Cody’s flaw affect Gatsby and his actions?
Gatsby doesn’t drink because he had to take care of him
How did Cody make his money?
He made his money mining in Yukon
Who took Cody’s money that was promised to Gatsby?
Ella Kaye
How much money did Cody leave Gatsby?
$25,000
When Daisy said she had met Gatsby, what did Tom say about the problem of women driving?
Tom said,”…they can meet God knows who, God knows where.”
Who attended Gatsby’s party together?
Tom and Daisy
How does Gatsby introduce Tom to other people at his party?
He introduces Tom as the polo player.
What did Tom assume about Gatsby’s profession?
He was a bootlegger.
What did Daisy ask Nick to do at the party that was against Nick’s better judgement?
Watch Tom so Daisy and Gatsby could be alone.
What important statement does Nick say that Gatsby refutes because he’s worked so hard to return things like they were before the war?
“You can’t repeat the past.”
