The Great Gatsby - Main Events

Question 0

What are the main events in Chapter 1?

Answer 0

1. Introduction to Nick as a narrator.
2. The differences between West and East Egg are explored.
3. Nick attends a tense dinner party, meeting Tom, Daisy, and Jordan.
4. Nick catches a glimpse of his new neighbour - Gatsby.

Question 1

What are the main events of Chapter 2?

Answer 1

1. Nick and Tom travel to the Valley of Ashes where they meet Wilson and Myrtle.
2. Tom has a party in his New York apartment. Nick gets drunk.
3. The night ends in violence with Tom breaking Myrtle’s nose.

Question 2

What are the main events in Chapter 3?

Answer 2

1. Nick gives a detailed account of one of Gatsby’s parties.
2. Nick finally meets his elusive neighbour.
3. The chaotic party ends in a car crash.

Question 3

What are the main events in Chapter 4?

Answer 3

1. Gatsby describes his life before West Egg.
2. Nick is introduced to Wolfsheim.
3. Jordan recounts Gatsby and Daisy’s past relationship.

Question 4

What are the main events in Chapter 5?

Answer 4

1. Nick arranges a reunion between Gatsby and Daisy.
2. Gatsby waits anxiously for Daisy’s arrival.
3. After initial awkwardness, the three go to Gatsby’s house.
4. Nick leaves the house alone.

Question 5

What are the main events in Chapter 7?

Answer 5

1. Nick, Gatsby and Jordan all go to lunch at Daisy and Tom’s house.
2. Wilson has realised his wife is having an affair but he doesn’t know who with.
3. Tom and Gatsby have an argument in the New York hotel room. Daisy doesn’t pick Gatsby.
4. Daisy hits Myrtle with Gatsby’s car.

Question 6

What are the main events in Chapter 8?

Answer 6

1. Nick gives a vivid account of Gatsby and Daisy’s early relationship.
2. Nick is anxious and begs Gatsby to leave town.
3. Wilson is overcome by grief and rage.
4. Gatsby is murdered.

Question 7

What are the main events in Chapter 9?

Answer 7

1. Nick unsuccessfully seeks guests for Gatsby’s funeral.
2. Nick and Gatsby’s father attend the funeral.
3. Tom reveals his role in Gatsby’s death.
4. Nick has some final thoughts about the East Coast’s immorality and Gatsby’s dreams.

Question 8

Main events of chapter 6?

Answer 8

1. Gatsby’s true backstory is revealed.
2. Tom and Gatsby have their first interaction.
3. Tom and Daisy go to Gatsby’s party. Daisy has a bad time and Tom is suspicious of Gatsby’s money.
4. Nick thinks about the first time Gatsby kissed Daisy.