The Great Gatsby Characters Overview

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What type of establishment is associated with Slade Snell's character?

Penitentiary

The summer timetable that was written down was dated __________.

July 5th, 1922

Match the following character names with their descriptions:

Bunsen = A Yale acquaintance of the narrator Maurice A. Flink = A guest at Gatsby's party Beluga = A tobacco importer Edgar Beaver = A guest whose hair had turned white one afternoon for no good reason

Gatsby's house attracted guests who were already familiar with him.

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What color is Gatsby's car described as?

Rich cream Signup and view all the answers

Gatsby has known the narrator for many years before this visit.

False Signup and view all the answers

Where was Gatsby educated?

Oxford Signup and view all the answers

Gatsby was referred to as a young _____ in the capitals of Europe.

rajah Signup and view all the answers

What event does Gatsby describe as a great relief?

The war Signup and view all the answers

Gatsby explains that his family died and left him with a large inheritance.

True Signup and view all the answers

What did Gatsby primarily collect while living in Europe?

Jewels, chiefly rubies Signup and view all the answers

What was Gatsby doing when he asked the narrator for his opinion of him?

Driving his car Signup and view all the answers

What was Gatsby's demeanor during the car ride?

Restless and indecisive Signup and view all the answers

Gatsby tells Nick that his ancestors had a tradition of being educated at _____ .

Oxford Signup and view all the answers

What was Daisy's reputation in Chicago?

Perfect Signup and view all the answers

Gatsby bought his house because he wanted Daisy to see him from across the bay.

True Signup and view all the answers

What did Gatsby want Nick to do regarding Daisy?

Invite her to tea. Signup and view all the answers

What was Gatsby's emotional state after hearing about Daisy?

Anxious Signup and view all the answers

How long had Gatsby waited to try and connect with Daisy?

Five years. Signup and view all the answers

What song was mentioned in the passage?

The Sheik of Araby Signup and view all the answers

What decoration did Major Jay Gatsby receive from Montenegro?

Order of Danilo Signup and view all the answers

Gatsby was promoted to the rank of major after the battle in Argonne Forest.

True Signup and view all the answers

Gatsby showed a white card to a policeman to avoid a speeding ticket.

True Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's initial reaction to Gatsby's request?

Annoyed Signup and view all the answers

The narrator felt excited when Gatsby spoke of his past.

False Signup and view all the answers

What did Gatsby carry with him as a souvenir from his Oxford days?

A photograph Signup and view all the answers

Gatsby referred to the city seen from Queensboro bridge as a place of ______.

mystery and beauty Signup and view all the answers

How did Gatsby describe his feelings about the sad thing that happened to him?

He wanted to forget it Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Wolfshiem reminiscing about when discussing the old Metropole?

A friend's tragic death Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Wolfshiem was very fond of the new restaurant they were in.

False Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Wolfshiem's cuff buttons were made of pieces of _______.

ivory Signup and view all the answers

Match the individuals to their descriptions:

Mr. Wolfshiem = gambler and notorious figure; very smart Rosy Rosenthal = gangster shot outside the old Metropole Tom Buchanan = had an affair with one of the chambermaids of the Santa Barbara Hotel Gatsby = handsome to look at and a perfect gentleman Signup and view all the answers

What does Gatsby say when Wolfshiem suggests looking for a business connection?

This is just a friend. Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Wolfshiem considered Gatsby a man of fine breeding.

True Signup and view all the answers

What college did Gatsby attend?

Oggsford College Signup and view all the answers

Gatsby was known for being careless with women.

False Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Wolfshiem enjoyed his lunch, stating he would not _____ himself on the young men.

impose Signup and view all the answers

Daisy was engaged to a man from New Orleans before marrying Tom Buchanan.

True Signup and view all the answers

What did Daisy ask Jordan to tell the Red Cross?

that she couldn’t come that day Signup and view all the answers

Daisy married Tom Buchanan with much _____ and circumstance.

pomp Signup and view all the answers

What was found in Daisy's hand when Jordan came to her bridal dinner?

A letter Signup and view all the answers

How did Daisy behave on the day before her wedding? Why?

She got drunk when she read Gatsby's letter and cried and said that she had changed her mind about marrying Tom. She had a letter in her hand and refused to let go of it. Signup and view all the answers

What prevented Daisy from going to New York to see a soldier?

Her mother found her packing and stopped her. Signup and view all the answers

Daisy and Tom had an unhappy marriage right from the beginning.

False Signup and view all the answers

What happened a week after Jordan left Santa Barbara, where she had seen Tom and Daisy ? Why was this significant for their relationship?

Tom had an accident with a wagon. It turned out that he had been with one of the chambermaids of the Santa Barbara Hotel. This was even mentioned in the press, so Daisy found out that Tom was having an affair soon after they got married. Signup and view all the answers

What emotion was Gatsby experiencing when he met Tom?

Embarrassment Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Daisy and Gatsby

Daisy was the most popular girl in Louisville.
She had a white roadster and a beautiful house.
Daisy was engaged to Tom Buchanan.
Tom gave Daisy a string of pearls valued at $350,000.
Daisy was drunk before her wedding and cried when she realized she was getting married.
Daisy loved Tom but would be uneasy if he was out of her sight.
Daisy’s husband Tom gets in an accident with another woman.
Daisy married Tom and had a daughter with him, they move to Chicago.
Daisy’s “perfect reputation” is protected by her refusal to drink unlike those around her.
Daisy is invited to Gatsby’s house for tea by Jordan.
Jordan describes Gatsby’s feelings and motivations to the narrator.

Gatsby’s motivations

Gatsby buys a mansion near Daisy in order to be near her.
He wants to resume their relationship after years of being apart.
Gatsby is afraid to directly invite Daisy to his house.
He has been monitoring Daisy in the news to learn about her through media.
He hopes to meet Daisy by chance.
Gatsby seeks a reunion with Daisy and is nervous about the meeting.

Characters

Jordan Baker: A professional golfer who is a friend of both Daisy and the narrator. She is described as clean, hard, and limited.
Tom Buchanan: Daisy's husband, he is rich and arrogant.
Narrator: He is fascinated by Gatsby’s mystery, and his involvement in Daisy's life.

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Explore the intricate relationships of Daisy and Gatsby in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'. This quiz delves into their backgrounds, motivations, and the dynamics that shape their tragic love story. Test your understanding of these iconic characters and their impact on the narrative.

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Questions and Answers

What type of establishment is associated with Slade Snell's character?

The summer timetable that was written down was dated __________.

Match the following character names with their descriptions:

Gatsby's house attracted guests who were already familiar with him.

What color is Gatsby's car described as?

Gatsby has known the narrator for many years before this visit.

Where was Gatsby educated?

Gatsby was referred to as a young _____ in the capitals of Europe.

What event does Gatsby describe as a great relief?

Gatsby explains that his family died and left him with a large inheritance.

What did Gatsby primarily collect while living in Europe?

What was Gatsby doing when he asked the narrator for his opinion of him?

What was Gatsby's demeanor during the car ride?

Gatsby tells Nick that his ancestors had a tradition of being educated at _____ .

What was Daisy's reputation in Chicago?

Gatsby bought his house because he wanted Daisy to see him from across the bay.

What did Gatsby want Nick to do regarding Daisy?

What was Gatsby's emotional state after hearing about Daisy?

How long had Gatsby waited to try and connect with Daisy?

What song was mentioned in the passage?

What decoration did Major Jay Gatsby receive from Montenegro?

Gatsby was promoted to the rank of major after the battle in Argonne Forest.

Gatsby showed a white card to a policeman to avoid a speeding ticket.

What was the narrator's initial reaction to Gatsby's request?

The narrator felt excited when Gatsby spoke of his past.

What did Gatsby carry with him as a souvenir from his Oxford days?

Gatsby referred to the city seen from Queensboro bridge as a place of ______.

How did Gatsby describe his feelings about the sad thing that happened to him?

What was Mr. Wolfshiem reminiscing about when discussing the old Metropole?

Mr. Wolfshiem was very fond of the new restaurant they were in.

Mr. Wolfshiem's cuff buttons were made of pieces of ________ _______________.

Match the individuals to their descriptions:

What does Gatsby say when Wolfshiem suggests looking for a business connection?

Mr. Wolfshiem considered Gatsby a man of fine breeding.

What college did Gatsby attend?

Gatsby was known for being careless with women.

Mr. Wolfshiem enjoyed his lunch, stating he would not _____ himself on the young men.

Daisy was engaged to a man from New Orleans before marrying Tom Buchanan.

What did Daisy ask Jordan to tell the Red Cross?

Daisy married Tom Buchanan with much _____ and circumstance.

What was found in Daisy's hand when Jordan came to her bridal dinner?

How did Daisy behave on the day before her wedding? Why?

What prevented Daisy from going to New York to see a soldier?

Daisy and Tom had an unhappy marriage right from the beginning.

What happened a week after Jordan left Santa Barbara, where she had seen Tom and Daisy ? Why was this significant for their relationship?

What emotion was Gatsby experiencing when he met Tom?

Study Notes

Daisy and Gatsby

Gatsby’s motivations

Characters

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