The Great Gatsby Flashcards
What was Jay Gatsby’s first Job? (He used it to pay for his school’s tuition but dropped out, loathing the job)
Janitor
Why does Tom Buchanan break Myrtle’s nose in the apartment in New York?
She talks about his wife, Daisy and he becomes irritated.
Where do the Buchanan’s live?
East Egg
Which school does Gatsby claim to have attended?
Oxford University
True or False? You have to be invited to go to a Gatsby party
False. Nick seems to be the only one invited to Gatsby’s party
Where do Nick and Gatsby live?
West Egg
In what decade does The Great Gatsby take place?
1920’s
Fixed the 1919 world series; friend/business acquaintance of Gatsby’s.
Meyer Wolfshiem
What is Jay Gatsby’s favorite saying to chaser every sentence? (For the lols.)
“Old Sport”
What is Nick Carraway’s Job?
Stock Broker
a) Who really killed Myrtle? b) Who wants to take the blame for killing her?
a) Daisy b) Gatsby
Who is the man that teaches Jay Gatsby how to be “proper” in rich society, and causes him to love having wealth?
Dan Cody
East Egg money
“Old Money”
True or False? Following the awkward meeting between Gatsby and Daisy, he offers to take Nick and Daisy to his house. (to show off his fancy English shirts to Daisy)
True…everyone knows that rich girls love English shirts.
True or False? Gatsby’s funeral was a large gathering of friends and family.
False. Many disappeared following his death. His father, Nick, some servants, and a few others show.
True or False? Gatsby is overjoyed when he sees Daisy and Tom’s baby for the first time.
False. He is bewildered and confused. (Is this baby real? How to baby?)
What is the “Big Favor” Gatsby asks of Nick regarding his cousin?
He asks to arrange to have tea with Daisy.
What is Wilson’s reason for tracking down Myrtle’s murderer?
God wills revenge on her killer.
West Egg money
“New Money”
How does Daisy know Gatsby?
They met in Louisville, Kentucky while Lieutenant Gatsby was stationed there.
True or False? Daisy has a bad time when she goes and parties at Gatsby’s house?
True. Tom accuses Gatsby of acquiring money in a somewhat…*cough* not very legal manor. Daisy counters saying Gatsby owns drugstore chains.
True or False? Gatsby graduated from Oxford University?
False. He went there for five months in a program following the war.
What does Nick realize after the dispute between Gatsby and Tom Buchanan in New York City over Daisy Buchanan’s love for the other?
It is his thirtieth birthday. lol
Who does Tom assume killed Myrtle?
Gatsby
Who does Wilson end up killing?
Gatsby…and then himself
True or False?
The Great Gatsby is a Frame Story.
True. Nick Carraway is retelling the events following his living in West egg and meeting Mr. Gatsby to a doctor.
What the significance of the green light across the bay that Gatsby stared at for so long?
It represents the unreachable dream that Gatsby has made in his mind, and thinks that he can acheive with time.
