The Great Gatsby Flashcards
Who gets run over?
Myrtle, the woman with whom Tom is having an affair
Who kills Gatsby? Why?
George Wilson, Myrtle’s husband. Tom told Wilson that Gatsby was the one to run her over.
What is Daisy’s husband’s name?
Tom Buchanan
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous ancestor?
Frances Scott Key, the writer of “The Star Spangled Banner”
In what war did Fitzgerald fight?
WWI
What is the name of Fitzgerald’s wife?
Zelda Sayre
What time period in American history does this novel chronicle?
“The Roaring Twenties” or “The Jazz Age”
What amendment was particularly important in the 1920s?
The 18th amendment, or Prohibition (Enacted 1919)
How does Gatsby earn his money?
Illicit activities and bootlegging.
What is Gatsby’s full name?
Jay Gatsby
What is the difference between East Egg and West Egg?
East Egg - where Tom and Daisy live - is old money and West Egg - where Gatsby lives – is new money.
Where are the Eggs?
Long Island
What is the name of the stretch of land between West Egg and NYC? Who watches over it?
The “valley of ashes”; Dr. T.J. Eckleberg
Where is Gatsby originally from?
North Dakota (very poor)
Where did Gatsby first meet Daisy?
In Louisville, just before he left to fight in WWI
What is Gatsby’s real name?
James Gatz
Who is Gatsby’s business partner?
Meyer Wolfshiem
What does Gatsby frequently call people?
“Old Sport”
What does Wilson do after he kills Gatsby?
Kills himself
What do the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleberg represent?
The Eyes of God/Judgement being passed over the immorality and decadence of the Jazz Age
When was The Great Gatsby published?
1925
What does the Green Light symbolize?
Gatsby’s hopes and dreams (not just the green light, but lots of other green things, like money)
Who is Daisy’s friend and Nick’s maybe love interest?
Jordan Baker, a professional golfer
What is the name of Gatsby’s mentor?
Dan Cody
