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What is Gatsby's real history?
What is Gatsby's real history?
He was born James Gatz to an impoverished farmer in North Dakota.
Where is Gatsby from?
Where is Gatsby from?
North Dakota
What is Gatsby's real name?
What is Gatsby's real name?
James Gatz
What did Dan Cody do for Gatsby?
What did Dan Cody do for Gatsby?
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What did Gatsby do to earn money for college?
What did Gatsby do to earn money for college?
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What does Gatsby want from Daisy?
What does Gatsby want from Daisy?
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Study Notes
Gatsby's True Origin
- Born as James Gatz to a poor farmer in North Dakota.
- Legally changed his name to Jay Gatsby at seventeen.
- Attended St. Olaf's College in Minnesota but dropped out after two weeks due to disdain for janitorial work.
- Worked on Lake Superior during summer, engaging in fishing and clam digging.
Influence of Dan Cody
- After spotting Dan Cody's yacht, Gatsby warned him of a storm, leading to his employment as Cody's personal assistant.
- Accompanied Cody on travels to the Barbary Coast and West Indies, where Gatsby was introduced to wealth and luxury.
- Inherited $25,000 from Cody upon his death, but was blocked from claiming it by Cody's mistress.
- This experience helped shape Gatsby's ambition to become wealthy and successful.
Gatsby's Aspirations for Daisy
- Desires Daisy to publicly declare her love for him and confess she never loved Tom.
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Description
Explore the origins and aspirations of Jay Gatsby, the enigmatic protagonist of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, 'The Great Gatsby'. This quiz delves into Gatsby's early life, his relationship with Dan Cody, and his longing for Daisy Buchanan. Test your understanding of Gatsby's journey towards wealth and love.
