The Great Gatsby Chapter 4 Deep Dive

Chapter 4 Flashcard

1. What does Nick do at the beginning of the chapter?

• He lists the names of Gatsby’s party guests, showing they are wealthy and powerful people.

2. What does the guest list reveal about Gatsby’s parties?

• They attract a mix of old money, new money, and shady figures.

3. What does Gatsby tell Nick about his past during their car ride?

• That he comes from a wealthy family, was educated at Oxford, and traveled the world.

4. Why does Gatsby show Nick a medal and a photograph?

• To prove his stories about being a war hero and an Oxford man.

5. What does Gatsby say about his time in the war?

• He claims to have been a war hero and promoted to a high rank for bravery.

6. Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?

• A shady businessman and Gatsby’s associate who allegedly fixed the 1919 World Series.

7. What does Gatsby’s connection to Wolfsheim suggest about his wealth?

• That Gatsby may have earned his fortune through illegal activities.

8. What does Wolfsheim wear that is unusual?

• Cufflinks made from human molars.

9. Who do Gatsby and Nick unexpectedly see at lunch?

• Tom Buchanan.

10. How does Gatsby react when he sees Tom?

• He becomes visibly uncomfortable and quickly leaves.

11. What does Jordan reveal to Nick about Gatsby and Daisy’s past?

• That Gatsby and Daisy were deeply in love before he went to war.

12. Why didn’t Daisy wait for Gatsby?

• She was pressured by her family and married Tom for his wealth and status.

13. What happened on Daisy’s wedding day?

• She got drunk and nearly called off the wedding after reading a letter from Gatsby.

14. What does Gatsby want Nick to do for him?

• Arrange a meeting between him and Daisy at Nick’s house.

15. Why doesn’t Gatsby contact Daisy directly?

• He wants to see her under controlled circumstances and fears rejection.

16. What does Gatsby hope to achieve by reconnecting with Daisy?

• To recreate the past and win back her love.

17. What does Gatsby’s obsession with Daisy reveal about him?

• He is idealistic and believes he can recreate the past.

18. What theme does Gatsby’s dream of Daisy represent?

• The pursuit of the American Dream and the idea that money can buy happiness.

19. How does Nick feel about Gatsby’s request?

• He is intrigued and agrees to help.

20. What is the significance of Gatsby’s wealth in relation to Daisy?

• Gatsby believes wealth will make him worthy of Daisy’s love.