Questions and Answers
What army camp was Gatsby in?
Camp Taylor
What did Daisy's letters contain?
She was being restless and impatient
Who encouraged Daisy to marry Tom?
Her parents
Where did Gatsby use the last of his money to go to, in able to soak up the memories he had with Daisy?
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How many trains did Nick miss before saying bye to Gatsby?
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What did Nick promise to Gatsby before he left?
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Who called Nick while he was sleeping?
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How many times did Nick call Gatsby?
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Who is on that billboard that everybody seems to look at?
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What needed repair for Gatsby's yellow car?
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What did Wilson do before he went to Gatsby's house?
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What was 'completed' by the end of Chapter 8?
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Since how long did Nick write Chapter 9?
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What did Catherine say to the press?
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What did Nick imagine Gatsby saying to him?
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Who came to Gatsby's funeral?
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Why did Klipspringer call?
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What was on the sign of Wolfsheim's office?
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Why didn't Wolsheim attend Gatsby's funeral?
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What did Henry Gatz show Nick?
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What was written in Gatsby's 'General Resolves'?
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What was Nick annoyed by during Gatsby's funeral?
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Who's painting does Nick compare the village of West Egg to?
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Who does Nick bump into before leaving for the Midwest?
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What was Gatsby's purpose in life?
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Study Notes
Great Gatsby: Chapters 8-9 Key Points
- Camp Taylor was the army camp where Gatsby served during World War I.
- Daisy's letters to Gatsby expressed her restlessness and impatience for change in her life.
- Daisy’s parents played a significant role in encouraging her to marry Tom Buchanan.
- Gatsby used the last of his money to travel to Louisville, revisiting memories of Daisy.
- Nick missed two trains before he finally said goodbye to Gatsby at around 10:00 PM.
- Before leaving, Nick promised to call Gatsby around noon the next day.
- Jordan Baker called Nick while he was sleeping, breaking into his solitude.
- Nick attempted to reach Gatsby four times after their last meeting.
- Doctor T.J. Eckleburg's eyes on the billboard symbolize the watchful eye over the characters and their actions.
- Gatsby's yellow car required repair specifically on the right front fender.
- Before heading to Gatsby's house, George Wilson bought a sandwich and coffee in Gad's Hill.
- By the end of Chapter 8, the "Holocaust" refers to the tragic events that unfolded, culminating in Gatsby's demise.
- Nick reflects on his experiences two years after Gatsby's death while writing Chapter 9.
- Catherine commented to the press that Myrtle was content with George Wilson and did not know Gatsby.
- Nick imagined Gatsby's desperation for companionship in a moment of need, thinking he would say, "Get somebody for me. I can't go through this alone."
- Gatsby’s funeral attendees included Henry C. Gatz (Gatsby's father), Owl Eyes, Nick, and some of his servants.
- Klipspringer called Nick seeking his shoes, illustrating his opportunistic nature.
- The sign outside Wolfsheim's office indicated it was the Swastika Holding Company, reflecting the era and attitudes.
- Wolfsheim chose not to attend Gatsby’s funeral, citing a desire to avoid getting mixed up in the scandal surrounding Gatsby's life.
- Henry Gatz showed Nick a copy of "Hopalong Cassidy," which contained Gatsby's schedule, underscoring Gatsby's aspirations from a young age.
- Gatsby's "General Resolves" listed personal improvement goals, including no wasting time, reading regularly, and saving money.
- Nick was frustrated that Daisy did not send any acknowledgment to Gatsby after his death, such as a wire or flowers.
- Nick compares the village of West Egg to the works of El Greco, emphasizing the unique nature of the community.
- Before leaving for the Midwest, Nick encountered Tom Buchanan, underscoring their complex relationship.
- Gatsby's purpose in life was symbolically tied to the green light, representing his hopes and dreams for the future.
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