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The Great Gatsby Chapter 6 Flashcards

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What is Gatsby's real name?

James Gatz

How old was Gatsby when he changed his name?

17 years old

Why do you think Gatsby changed his name?

He did not want to be poor anymore, so he reinvented himself.

Who was Dan Cody?

A copper tycoon and Gatsby's former employer Signup and view all the answers

What job did Dan Cody give to Gatsby?

Personal assistant, secretary, skipper, and watching over Dan Cody when he was drunk Signup and view all the answers

What did Gatsby inherit from Cody?

$25,000, but he never received the money Signup and view all the answers

Who came to visit Gatsby and Nick?

Tom and another couple Signup and view all the answers

How could Gatsby's invitation to dinner be a problem?

Gatsby has never been alone with Tom and Daisy. Tom could discover Gatsby is in love with Daisy. Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom want to know about Gatsby?

Who he is and what he does Signup and view all the answers

How does Daisy respond to Tom's question about Gatsby?

Tom says that he thinks Gatsby is a bootlegger, Daisy says that is not true Signup and view all the answers

What does Gatsby think Daisy does not like about the party?

The party itself Signup and view all the answers

What does Gatsby wish that Daisy would tell Tom?

Tell Tom that she never loved him Signup and view all the answers

How does Gatsby respond to Nick's statement that he cannot repeat the past?

He said that you can repeat the past Signup and view all the answers

How could Gatsby wanting to recreate the past end up causing a problem?

You can not create the past, but Gatsby is a dreamer and thinks he is God and is always in control Signup and view all the answers

How did James Gatz become Jay Gatsby?

When he met Dan Cody, he changed his name because he no longer wanted to be the poor boy from North Dakota. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gatsby's Past

Gatsby's real name is James Gatz from North Dakota.
He changed his name to Jay Gatsby when he was 17 years old.
He changed his name to reinvent himself and escape poverty.

Relationship with Dan Cody

Dan Cody was a copper tycoon and Gatsby's former employer.
Gatsby worked as a personal assistant, secretary, and skipper for Dan Cody.
He was also responsible for watching over Cody when he was drunk.
Gatsby inherited $25,000 from Dan Cody, but he never received the money.

Gatsby's Encounter with Tom and Daisy

Gatsby invited Tom and Daisy to dinner, which could be a problem because Gatsby has never been alone with them before.
Tom could discover Gatsby's true intentions and feelings for Daisy.
Tom questioned Gatsby's identity and occupation, and Daisy defended Gatsby by saying he was not a bootlegger.

Gatsby's Concerns

Gatsby worried that Daisy didn't like something about the party.
He wanted Daisy to tell Tom that she never loved him.

Gatsby's Philosophy

Gatsby believed that he could repeat the past, despite Nick's warning that it's impossible.
Gatsby's desire to recreate the past could lead to problems, as he's a dreamer who thinks he's in control.