The Great Gatsby Chapters 5 and 6 Review

Questions and Answers

What does Gatsby do to prepare to meet Daisy at Nick's house?

sends someone over to cut Nick's grass and sends flowers; provides refreshments

How does Gatsby behave when he sees Daisy again?

very awkward and anxious; follows Nick out of the room...afraid to be in the room alone with her

How does Gatsby's initial behavior around Daisy contrast to the title of the book?

He is supposed to be the 'Great Gatsby' but he is acting weak and insecure.

Why does Gatsby show Daisy all his shirts?

to show her he has material wealth and to impress her Signup and view all the answers

Why does Daisy cry when she sees all of Gatsby's material wealth?

She knows she made a mistake marrying Tom. Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's symbolism when he states 'possibly it had occurred to him that the colossal significance of that light had now vanished forever'?

The green light represents something that Gatsby cannot get close to but wants desperately. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Klipspringer?

Gatsby's private piano player...a guest that never left a party. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Gatsby have Klipspringer play for him and Daisy?

to impress Daisy with a love song or to recreate their former love Signup and view all the answers

When was the last time Daisy and Gatsby had seen each other?

5 years ago this November Signup and view all the answers

What is the rain symbolic of in this chapter?

washing away the past/sadness of losing each other. Signup and view all the answers

Gatsby told Nick he made his money by...

owning drug stores and in the oil industry (he changed his story). Signup and view all the answers

Who was Dan Cody?

Rich employer changed Gatsby's life forever, inspiring him to become rich and powerful. Signup and view all the answers

How did Daisy feel about Gatsby's party?

Felt the people there were 'beneath' her. Signup and view all the answers

How is Gatsby blind when it comes to Daisy?

He thinks she will automatically leave Tom for him. Signup and view all the answers

How is Gatsby socially inept?

He thinks invitations from people socially above him are sincere. Signup and view all the answers

What does Gatsby want Daisy to do?

Tell Tom she has never loved him. Erase the last 5 years of their separation like it never happened. Signup and view all the answers

How is the comparison of Gatsby with Christ ironic?

Gatsby is so far the complete opposite of what Christ was. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Tom feel superior to Gatsby?

Gatsby is 'new money' while he comes from well-established and inherited 'old money'. Signup and view all the answers

What is Gatsby's view of the past?

Gatsby liked who he was with Daisy earlier in his life when they were together. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Gatsby not join the parties that he throws?

He learned from Dan Cody how alcohol and fast women can ruin a man's life. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Meeting Daisy

Gatsby meticulously prepares for Daisy's visit by having Nick's yard mowed and sending fresh flowers.
Upon reuniting with Daisy, Gatsby exhibits awkwardness and anxiety, struggling with his emotions.

Gatsby's Insecurity

Gatsby's nervous demeanor contradicts his self-made image of the "Great Gatsby," revealing his vulnerability.
Gatsby displays wealth through an impressive display of shirts, aiming to impress Daisy and highlight his success.

Daisy's Realization

Daisy's tears while viewing Gatsby's wealth signify her regret over her marriage to Tom.
The green light, once a symbol of Gatsby's unattainable dreams, loses its meaning for him now that he is with Daisy.

Klipspringer and Music

Klipspringer, Gatsby's piano player, is a constant party guest, emphasizing the transient nature of Gatsby's social life.
Gatsby asks Klipspringer to play a love song to rekindle memories of his past with Daisy.

Time and Connection

The last meeting between Daisy and Gatsby occurred five years prior, reaffirming the distance their lives have traveled apart.
Rain symbolizes the cleansing of their past and the initial awkwardness, while sunshine brings hope for their future.

Gatsby’s Wealth and Background

Gatsby claims to have made his fortune through drug stores and the oil industry, but his story raises suspicions.
Dan Cody, Gatsby's former employer, significantly influenced Gatsby's ambition for wealth and status.

Daisy perceives Gatsby's party attendees as inferior, feeling that their company doesn’t match her social standing.
Gatsby naively believes that Daisy will choose him over Tom, showing his blindness to her complexities.

Irony of Gatsby's Aspirations

Comparing Gatsby to Christ highlights the irony: Gatsby embodies superficiality, while Christ epitomizes purity and simplicity.
Tom Buchanan considers himself superior to Gatsby by virtue of his "old money" status, contrasting Gatsby's "new money."

Goals and Dreams

Gatsby is fixated on reclaiming the past with Daisy, believing that achieving this will restore his sense of self.
He distances himself from the hedonistic lifestyle of his parties, influenced by Dan Cody’s downfall, realizing the risks of excess.

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Test your understanding of Chapters 5 and 6 of 'The Great Gatsby' with these review questions. This quiz focuses on Gatsby's actions and emotions as he reconnects with Daisy, as well as key events that unfold during their reunion. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their knowledge of this classic novel.