AP LANG - The Great Gatsby - Final

What is the name of the narrator in The Great Gatsby?

Nick Carraway

How does Nick describe himself at the beginning?

Nonjudgmental, tolerant, and reserved

What is Nick’s relationship to Daisy?

They are cousins

How does Tom behave at dinner?

Arrogant, aggressive, and racist

True or false: Gatsby's house is an extravagant mansion in which he holds many parties? 

True

Who is Myrtle Wilson?

Tom’s Mistress and the wife of Mr Wilson

How does Tom treat Myrtle?

He is abusive and controlling

What happens at thje apartment party?

Myrtle keeps talking about Daisy and Tom hits her in the nose.

How do guests get invited to Gatsby’s parties?

Most weren’t, they would only show up.

What rumors surround Gatsby?

He killed someone, a spy, into illegal activities.

How does Nick meet Gatsby?

He was invited to one of his parties, they talk without realizing.

What does Gatsby claim about his past?

Went to Oxford and inherited wealth.

Who introduces Gatsby to Daisy?

Nick

Why is Gatsby nervous before seeing Daisy?

He wants that cookie.

What does Gatsby show daisy at his house?

His clothes and wealth.

What does Gatsby want Daisy to say?

That she never loved Tom

Why does Nich think Gatsby is unrealistic?

He wants things to go back, repeat the past.

What causes the argument at the Plaza Hotel?

Gatsby demands Daisy to choose him.

WAhy does Daisy not leave with Gatsby?

She connot fully reject Tom

Why does Gatsby take the blame fo Myrtle’s death.

Wanted to protect Daisy.

What motivates George Wilson to kill Gatsby?

He believes Gatsby killed Myrtle

Who attended Gatsby’s funeral?

Nick, Gatsby’s father, and Owl Eyes

What does Nick think of the Buchanans?

They are careless and destructive

How is Gatsby different from Tom?

Gatsby dreams and hopes; Tom dominates and destroys

What is Fitzgerald’s message?

Blind pursuit of dreams can lead to destruction