The Great Gatsby Chapter 5

What makes Nick think that his house in on fire?

All of the lights in Gatsby's house are on, lighting up that end of West Egg

What did Nick compare Gatsby's house to?

The World's Fair

What two things does Gatsby suggest that he and Nick do even at the late hour?

Go to Coney Island and go swimming in the swimming pool

What does Gatsby try to offer Nick?

Some work on the side

When Nick calls Daisy, what specifically does he tell her not to do?

Bring Tom

What does Gatsby do for Nick before Daisy comes for tea?

Cut his grass

What was the weather like on the day that Daisy comes for tea?

Wet and rainy

What did Gatsby have sent to Nick's house for the tea party?

a boat load of flowers

What is Gatsby's appearance?

Dressed up nicely, but he is pale and has dark circles under his eyes from no sleep

Where is Gatsby when Daisy arrives for tea?

He runs outside into the rain

What happens at 2 minutes to 4?

Gatsby decides to go home, but then they hear a motor

Instead of in the living room, where does Gatsby disappear?

He runs outside and gets all wet before knocking at the door

What does Gatsby almost knock over in his nervousness when seeing Daisy?

a clock

What was the situation like at this time?

Super awkward

What is Gatsby's strangely exact answer for how long it's been since he's seen Daisy?

Five years next November

What does Gatsby say privately to Nick?

That it was all a mistake; however, Nick tells him that Daisy and Gatsby are just embarrassed

Where does Nick go?

At this point, he goes outside to give Daisy and Gatsby space

What does Gatsby suggest after having a emotional moment with Daisy?

That they move the party over to his house

How does Gatsby say he survives in such a big house?

He fills it with interesting people, night and day

What is Gatsby's room like?

Simple except for a gold toilet set

What does Gatsby show Daisy that makes her cry?

Gatsby's collection of shirts

Who was the man in the yachting costume photograph?

Mr. Dan Cody, Gatsby's old best friend who is dead

Who plays the piano for Gatsby, Nick and Daisy?

Mr. Ewing Klipspringer, the boarder (he plays The Love Nest)

abortive

unsuccessful

Rout

An overwhelming defeat

Suppress

to do away with; abolish; stop

Innumerable

Very numerous; countless

Ecstatic

subject to or in a state of ecstasy

Reproach

to find fault with; blame

Serf

Slave

Obstinate

inflexible; stubborn; not yielding

Exult

to show a feeling of triumphant joy

Hulking

heavy and clumsy; bulky

Nebulous

Hazy, vague, indistinct, confused

Vestige

a trace of something no longer existing

Fluctuate

to vary