Great Gatsby Study Guide

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Dr. T.J. Eckleburg

His eyes are on a billboard in the Valley of Ashes. He is an eye doctor.

Klipspringer

A permanent guest at Gatsby’s home. He plays the piano.

Meyer Wolfshiem

He is a shady businessman involved in organized crime.

Myrtle Wilson

Tom Buchanan’s mistress. She is married to George Wilson.

George Wilson

A poor mechanic in the Valley of Ashes. He is married to Myrtle.

Owl Eyes

He is an observant guest at Gatsby’s parties. He is a drunk, but he represents the truth.

Catherine

Myrtle’s younger sister. She lives in New York City. She meets Tom at the apartment.

Michaelis

A Greek immigrant who owns a coffee shop near George Wilson’s garage. He stays with George after his wife’s death.

Dan Cody

A wealthy man who mentored Gatsby.

Meyer Wolfshiem was involved in fixing the

1919 World Series

Gatsby’s yellow car was manufactured by

Rolls Royce

The desolate plain between East and West Egg was called the

Valley of Ashes

Nick and Tom were educated at ___ while Gatsby was educated at ___.

Yale, Oxford

The 1920’s were often called the ___ Twenties or the ___ Age

Roaring, Jazz

Nick turned ___ on the day Myrtle died.

30

As a boy, Jay Gatz wrote a rigid schedule in a copy of ___.

Hop-a-long Cassidy

The main character is named Nick ___. Daisy’s last name is ____.

Carraway, Buchanan

Daisy says that the best thing a girl can be in this world is a beautiful little

fool

What piece of advice did Nick’s father once give him? Does Nick follow this advice?

“Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages you have.” No.

What”s the major difference between East and West egg?

West Egg is new money and East Egg is old money.

What was Gatsby looking at when Nick saw him standing by the water late at night?

A green light on the end of Daisy’s dock.

Describe one of Gatsby’s parties in detail.

They are extremely lavish with performers, live music, copious amounts of alcohol, and lots and lots of people.

What does Myrtle buy on the way to Tom’s apartment in the city?

A dog.

What does Tom do to Myrtle at the end of the party and why?

he punches her in the nose because she kept mentioning Daisy.

What are three rumors about Gatsby?

Spy, killed a man, and bootlegger.

Why does Nick feel that Jordan Baker is an immoral person?

She lies and cheats at everything.

What two pieces of evidence does Gatsby produce to prove his story?

A medal from Montenegro and a picture of him playing cricket at Oxford.

Why does Gatsby want to meet Daisy at Nick’s home?

He is incredibly nervous and he wanetd it to look coincidental.

Describe Gatsby’s actual childhood.

He comes from poor farmers from North Dakota and his real name is James Gatz.

Why doesn’t Gatsby drink?

Dan Cody, who as an alcoholic, influenced him not to.

Why did Gatsby fire all of his servants?

he doesn’t want rumors spread about Daisy.

Who is Myrtle staring at when Tom stops to get gas at George’s place?

Jordan Baker.

Tom says Gatsby’s and Wolfshiem’s drugstore purpose was to

sell alcohol illegally.

Describe Myrtle Wilson’s death.

Daisy was driving the car, but she didn’t stop because she panicked. She wanted to talk to Tom.

How did George know the yellow car belonged the Gatsby?

Tom told him.

Where did Gatsby die and what happened to George?

In his pool and George shot himself.

Why does Nick plan his funeral and who attends?

He plans it because he didn’t want his father to. A few servants, Owl Eyes, Nick, and Gatsby’s father attends.