The Great Gatsby Order of Events

Questions and Answers

What happens in chapter 1?

Nick goes to the Buchanan house for dinner and meets Jordan Baker.

What happens in chapter 2?

Nick and Tom go to New York and meet up with Myrtle for a party.

What happens in chapter 3?

Nick goes to Gatsby's party and meets Owl Eyes and Gatsby.

What happens in chapter 4?

Gatsby tells Nick a story about his past and meets Meyer Wolfshiem. Jordan reveals Daisy and Gatsby's past. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in chapter 5?

Gatsby makes Nick a business proposition, Gatsby and Daisy are reunited. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in chapter 6?

Gatsby and Daisy's affair continues and Gatsby's past is revealed. Tom is invited to one of Gatsby's parties and arrives with Daisy. Gatsby wants Daisy to say she never loved Tom so they can end her marriage and start again. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in chapter 7?

Tom finds out about Daisy's affair and Gatsby puts an end to his parties. Gatsby's car kills Myrtle in an accident. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in chapter 8?

Gatsby tells Nick his real history and is shot by George Wilson, who then shoots himself. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in chapter 9?

Nick organizes Gatsby's funeral then meets Jordan to talk about why their relationship ended. Nick runs into Tom who reveals that he told Wilson that Gatsby killed Myrtle. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 1

Nick Carraway visits the Buchanan household for dinner.
He meets Jordan Baker, a professional golfer and friend of Daisy Buchanan.

Chapter 2

Nick accompanies Tom Buchanan to New York City.
The pair meets Myrtle Wilson, Tom's mistress, and attends a party at her apartment.

Chapter 3

Nick receives an invitation to one of Jay Gatsby's lavish parties.
At the party, he meets Owl Eyes, an intriguing guest, and Gatsby himself.

Chapter 4

Gatsby shares stories about his past with Nick, attempting to establish credibility.
Nick learns about Gatsby's connection to Meyer Wolfsheim, a shady character.
Jordan Baker reveals the romantic history between Daisy Buchanan and Gatsby.

Chapter 5

Gatsby proposes a business deal to Nick as a means to build their relationship.
The long-anticipated reunion between Gatsby and Daisy finally occurs.

Chapter 6

The affair between Gatsby and Daisy develops further, while more of Gatsby's true past comes to light.
Tom Buchanan is invited to one of Gatsby's gatherings, attending with Daisy.
Gatsby pressures Daisy to declare she never loved Tom to conflict the marriage.

Chapter 7

Tom discovers Daisy's infidelity with Gatsby, leading to heightened tensions.
Gatsby decides to stop hosting his extravagant parties to win Daisy back.
An accident occurs, where Myrtle Wilson is killed by Gatsby's car, but Daisy was driving.

Chapter 8

Gatsby reveals his true history and intentions to Nick before tragedy strikes.
George Wilson, distraught over Myrtle's death, shoots Gatsby before taking his own life.

Chapter 9

Nick organizes Gatsby's sparsely attended funeral, highlighting Gatsby's isolation.
He meets Jordan Baker, reflecting on their failed relationship.
Nick encounters Tom, who confesses to informing Wilson that Gatsby was driving the car that killed Myrtle.

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Test your knowledge of the key events in 'The Great Gatsby' with this quiz. Each flashcard presents a different chapter and asks you to recall what happens. Perfect for reviewing the storyline and character interactions in this classic novel.