Gatsby Reading Flashcards

Gatsby tells Nick that he started going to Daisy's house alone mostly out of interest in the surrounding mystery and wealth. He never told her that he was poor during their month-long romance.

True

Myrtle actually ran because she thought Tom was driving Gatsby's yellow car and was flagging him down.

<p>Wilson believes this because Tom told him that the yellow car belonged to Gatsby.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wilson shoots Gatsby and then kills himself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nick couldn't get anyone to come because Gatsby had no friends or people who truly cared about him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Henry C. Gatz is Gatsby's father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Henry shows Nick Hopalong Cassidy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It's important because it shows Gatsby's desire to become a morally good person and the impact of money corruption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nick breaks up with Jordan because he can't get over how easily it seemed for her to go along with everything that had happened.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nick says that people like Daisy and Tom are careless and they smash up things and people, retreating back into their money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The narrator describes Gatsby as having something gorgeous about him, optimistic about life, with an extraordinary gift for hope, and romantic in a unique way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The narrator left his home city in the Middle West to go East to New York City to learn the bond business and experience the excitement he felt during WWI.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The narrator's house is a small, weather-beaten cardboard bungalow sandwiched between two huge mansions, overlooking the bay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Buchanan's house is a red-and-white Georgian Colonial mansion with a lawn stretching from the beach to the front door and covered in vines, featuring a line of French windows, roses, and a sunken Italian garden.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nick knew Tom in college and Daisy is his second cousin once removed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tom is a large, powerful man with a hard mouth, arrogant eyes, and an opinionated nature. He comes across as somewhat cruel and not very likable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Daisy is kind and charming, engages others, and seems happy but has an underlying sadness. She possesses innocence but appears to fake much of it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Miss Baker tells Nick that Tom has a mistress in New York City.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The narrator dislikes the people in the East and finds them immoral, except for Gatsby, whom he does not hate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Daisy comments that hardship has made her cynical but hopes her daughter will be a beautiful fool because that is the best thing a girl can be.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gatsby is introduced during a dinner discussion, and later Nick sees him standing outside his house, staring at a green light on the water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'valley of ashes' is a slum area that serves as a dumping ground for industrial waste, where the poorest people live.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg' is an abandoned billboard with bright blue eyes and yellow glasses overlooking the valley of ashes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tom takes Nick to meet Myrtle Wilson, who is his mistress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Myrtle is Tom's mistress, and George is her unsuspecting husband who works in the auto business.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Wilson bought a copy of Town Tattle, a moving-picture magazine, cold cream, perfume, and a puppy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They went to an apartment building at 158th Street where Tom and Mrs. Wilson had a secret apartment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Catherine is Mrs. Wilson's younger sister, and Mr. and Mrs. McKee are friends of Tom and Myrtle who live in a flat below them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Catherine tells Nick that Gatsby is the nephew or cousin of Kaiser Wilhelm, which is where his money comes from, and mentions that she is scared of him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tom broke Myrtle's nose by slapping her in the face.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Myrtle married George because she thought he was a gentleman and rich, but later found out he wasn't and had been faking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gatsby's wealth, representing 'new' money, is displayed through his extravagant mansion, huge parties, rolls-Royce, aquaplanes, hired help, and a library of unread books.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gatsby's parties attract a variety of young, wealthy, famous people, often uninvited friends of invited guests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nick went to the party after being formally invited by Gatsby's chauffeur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nick meets Gatsby while sitting at a table when Gatsby reveals his identity after Nick comments about not having seen the host.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some stories about Gatsby include that he killed a man, was a German spy, and was an Oxford man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nick is curious about Jordan at first. They grow closer over the summer, despite recognizing her as a habitual liar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Klipspringer is often at Gatsby's house, earning him the nickname 'the boarder.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gatsby claims to be the son of wealthy individuals from San Francisco, educated at Oxford and living an exciting life until his family's death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gatsby had Jordan discuss setting up a meeting for him to see Daisy again by inviting her for tea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mr. Wolfsheim is a business associate and good friend of Gatsby.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jordan reveals that Gatsby and Daisy were once in love, but Daisy married Tom. Gatsby bought his house to be near Daisy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mr. Wolfsheim describes Gatsby as handsome, a perfect gentleman, and mentions his time at Oxford.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The meeting is awkward and strained initially, with Gatsby even knocking over a clock. He is nervous due to the weight of his hopes to rekindle their romance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It took Gatsby three years to acquire the wealth necessary for the mansion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gatsby wanted to impress Daisy and prove his worth to her, showing off his accomplishments to win her back.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gatsby had turned Daisy into the perfect woman, symbolizing all of his hopes and dreams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The green light symbolized Gatsby's hopes for a future with Daisy and the possibility of being close to her again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gatsby is actually James Gatz from North Dakota, the son of poor farmers. He later became wealthy after meeting Dan Cody.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dan Cody provided Gatsby with expensive clothing, a job on his yacht, and introduced him to a life of wealth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Daisy is offended by the party and its busy atmosphere, leading Gatsby to reevaluate his social strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gatsby wants Daisy to declare she never loved Tom and to return to their past relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gatsby was surprised to see Daisy's child and seemed to struggle with acknowledging her existence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wilson locked Myrtle upstairs after discovering her affair to prevent her from leaving him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They drive into the city because Daisy is bored with the heat and wants to do something fun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gatsby believes Daisy never loved Tom and married him out of impatience while waiting for Gatsby.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Daisy tries to get Gatsby and Tom to stop arguing and seems torn between them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Daisy, driving Gatsby's car, accidentally kills Myrtle while Gatsby is with her, and they learn it was Gatsby's car that did it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wilson is devastated and blames himself for Myrtle's death, feeling inadequate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tom's first reaction is to protect himself, but he is genuinely saddened and cries on the way home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nick feels sad and disgusted, wanting to isolate himself from the chaos surrounding him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gatsby appears more concerned about Daisy's feelings than the fact that someone has died.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Daisy and Tom are not happy together; their relationship is a conspiratorial agreement based on money and status.</p> Signup and view all the answers