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What significant event is mentioned that involves Jordan Baker?
What significant event is mentioned that involves Jordan Baker?
- She will play in a tournament. (correct)
- She is going to a dance.
- She is moving to New York.
- She is getting married.
How does Tom Buchanan feel about Jordan Baker's independence?
How does Tom Buchanan feel about Jordan Baker's independence?
- He encourages her to travel.
- He fully supports her.
- He is indifferent.
- He believes she shouldn't run around the country. (correct)
What does Daisy propose to Nick regarding his relationship with Jordan?
What does Daisy propose to Nick regarding his relationship with Jordan?
- To introduce them slowly.
- To arrange a marriage. (correct)
- To keep her at a distance.
- To take her out for dinner.
From where does Jordan Baker originate?
From where does Jordan Baker originate?
What was Jordan Baker's seemingly familiar expression associated with?
What was Jordan Baker's seemingly familiar expression associated with?
What does Daisy accuse regarding Nick's engagement?
What does Daisy accuse regarding Nick's engagement?
What does Tom suggest Nick should not believe?
What does Tom suggest Nick should not believe?
What does Nick claim he heard concerning his relationship status?
What does Nick claim he heard concerning his relationship status?
What was the color and material of the dress mentioned in the passage?
What was the color and material of the dress mentioned in the passage?
What was George Wilson doing when the scene unfolds?
What was George Wilson doing when the scene unfolds?
How did Tom Buchanan feel about Wilson's perception of his wife’s whereabouts?
How did Tom Buchanan feel about Wilson's perception of his wife’s whereabouts?
What did Mrs. Wilson buy at the newsstand?
What did Mrs. Wilson buy at the newsstand?
What does the text suggest about Mrs. Wilson’s feelings while moving close to Tom?
What does the text suggest about Mrs. Wilson’s feelings while moving close to Tom?
What color was the taxi cab that Mrs. Wilson chose?
What color was the taxi cab that Mrs. Wilson chose?
What does Tom Buchanan do once they arrive in New York?
What does Tom Buchanan do once they arrive in New York?
What was notable about Mrs. Wilson's demeanor as described in the text?
What was notable about Mrs. Wilson's demeanor as described in the text?
What emotion does Myrtle express when mentioning her feelings about Tom?
What emotion does Myrtle express when mentioning her feelings about Tom?
How does Myrtle describe her marriage to Tom?
How does Myrtle describe her marriage to Tom?
What was significant about the suit Tom wore for their marriage?
What was significant about the suit Tom wore for their marriage?
What is revealed about Myrtle's living situation?
What is revealed about Myrtle's living situation?
What effect does alcohol have on the gathering Myrtle is part of?
What effect does alcohol have on the gathering Myrtle is part of?
How does Myrtle feel about her first encounter with Tom?
How does Myrtle feel about her first encounter with Tom?
What internal conflict does the narrator experience during the gathering?
What internal conflict does the narrator experience during the gathering?
What does Myrtle recall about the way Tom looked during their first meeting?
What does Myrtle recall about the way Tom looked during their first meeting?
What recurring thought did the narrator have while getting into the taxi?
What recurring thought did the narrator have while getting into the taxi?
What was Mrs. Wilson planning to do the next day?
What was Mrs. Wilson planning to do the next day?
How did Mrs. Wilson react when Tom Buchanan confronted her about mentioning Daisy?
How did Mrs. Wilson react when Tom Buchanan confronted her about mentioning Daisy?
What action did Tom Buchanan take during the argument with Mrs. Wilson?
What action did Tom Buchanan take during the argument with Mrs. Wilson?
What was Mr. McKee doing when the chaos of the argument began?
What was Mr. McKee doing when the chaos of the argument began?
What did the narrator do to Mr. McKee while he was asleep?
What did the narrator do to Mr. McKee while he was asleep?
What items did Mrs. Wilson mention wanting to get for her mother’s grave?
What items did Mrs. Wilson mention wanting to get for her mother’s grave?
How did the atmosphere in the room change as the night progressed?
How did the atmosphere in the room change as the night progressed?
What battalion did the speaker mention being a part of during the war?
What battalion did the speaker mention being a part of during the war?
What did Gatsby offer to the narrator before he revealed his identity?
What did Gatsby offer to the narrator before he revealed his identity?
How did Gatsby respond to the narrator's surprise at his identity?
How did Gatsby respond to the narrator's surprise at his identity?
What characteristic of Gatsby's smile is highlighted in the description?
What characteristic of Gatsby's smile is highlighted in the description?
What impression did the narrator have about Gatsby's manner of speaking?
What impression did the narrator have about Gatsby's manner of speaking?
How did Gatsby excuse himself during the conversation?
How did Gatsby excuse himself during the conversation?
What did Gatsby tell the narrator to do if he wanted anything?
What did Gatsby tell the narrator to do if he wanted anything?
What detail about the narrator's living situation was shared?
What detail about the narrator's living situation was shared?
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Study Notes
Daisy and Tom Buchanan's Party
- Daisy Buchanan is described as an attractive woman with a "pleasing contemptuous expression"
- Daisy and Tom Buchanan live in West Egg, Long Island
- Daisy and Tom had a "white girlhood" together in Louisville
- Daisy's friend, Jordan Baker, is a professional golfer, and is staying at the Buchanan's house
Nick's Observations
- Nick Carraway, the narrator, is a young man who recently moved to West Egg
- Nick is invited to the Buchanan's party by Gatsby, through Gatsby's chauffeur
- Nick observes the party guests as they interact and engage in conversations
- Nick finds the party loud and chaotic, including an argument over Daisy's name
- The party ends with Tom Buchanan physically assaulting Mrs. Wilson
- In the aftermath, Nick meets George Wilson, the husband of Myrtle Wilson
Gatsby's Introduction
- Gatsby is a mysterious figure who hosted the party
- Gatsby is described as an "elegant young rough-neck", with a "rare smile"
- Gatsby is polite and engaging, assuring Nick that he will accommodate his needs
- Gatsby is revealed to be from Chicago, suggesting he may have a past in organized crime
- The text leaves readers with a sense of intrigue about Gatsby's past and his motives for hosting the parties
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