The Great Gatsby Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who is the author of The Great Gatsby?

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?

Nick Carraway

How are Tom and Daisy related to Nick?

Nick is Daisy's cousin once removed; Tom is Daisy's husband.

Why does Nick move back East?

He moves East to learn the bond business. Signup and view all the answers

Who lives in the West Egg?

Nick and Gatsby Signup and view all the answers

Who lives in the East Egg?

Tom and Daisy Signup and view all the answers

Who are George and Myrtle Wilson?

George owns a garage in the Valley of Ashes; Myrtle is his wife and Tom's mistress. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Nick's famous neighbor?

Gatsby Signup and view all the answers

Where did Tom and Daisy live prior to the East Egg?

They lived in Chicago and spent time in France. Signup and view all the answers

What is Gatsby doing at the end of Chapter 1?

He is standing at the end of his dock, arms open trembling and seems to be staring at a green light. Signup and view all the answers

How did the idea of the American Dream apply to the 1920s?

It was originally about discovery and the pursuit of happiness; the 1920s was an era of decayed social and moral values. Prosperity and material excess have corrupted this dream. Signup and view all the answers

What symbol seems to overlook the Valley of Ashes?

The sign of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg Signup and view all the answers

Who lives in the Valley of Ashes?

George and Myrtle Wilson Signup and view all the answers

What is the first rumor we learn about Gatsby?

He is the nephew or cousin of Kaiser Wilhelm. Signup and view all the answers

What were other rumors/facts about Gatsby from Chapter 3?

He killed a man once; he was a German spy during the war; all the books in his library are real. Signup and view all the answers

What is Tom's mistress' name?

Myrtle Signup and view all the answers

Who is driving the car that kills Myrtle?

Daisy Signup and view all the answers

Who takes the blame for hitting and killing Myrtle?

Gatsby Signup and view all the answers

Who kills Gatsby?

Mr. Wilson Signup and view all the answers

Who attends the funeral of Gatsby?

Nick Carraway Signup and view all the answers

What do Daisy and Tom do after hearing of Gatsby and Myrtle's death?

They move. Signup and view all the answers

What becomes of Nick Carraway after Gatsby's death?

He moves back to Chicago; where he writes the novel 'The Great Gatsby.' Signup and view all the answers

Why does Gatsby lose his temper with Tom in the hotel room?

Tom exposes Gatsby as a bootlegger. Signup and view all the answers

How long did Gatsby attend Oxford?

5 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the one thing that Gatsby requires of Daisy to tell Tom?

That she never loved him. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author and Narrator

F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby.
Nick Carraway serves as the story's narrator.

Character Relationships

Nick Carraway is Daisy Buchanan's cousin once removed and Tom Buchanan's cousin by marriage.
Tom Buchanan is married to Daisy Buchanan.

Nick Carraway's Move

Nick relocates to the East to pursue a career in the bond business.

Geographic Locations

Nick Carraway and Jay Gatsby reside in the West Egg.
Tom and Daisy Buchanan live in the East Egg.

George and Myrtle Wilson

George Wilson operates a garage in the Valley of Ashes.
Myrtle Wilson, George's wife, is also Tom Buchanan's mistress.

Jay Gatsby

Gatsby is Nick's enigmatic neighbor known for his lavish parties.
He is often rumored to be related to Kaiser Wilhelm.

Tom and Daisy's Past

Before moving to East Egg, Tom and Daisy lived in Chicago and spent some time in France.

Significant Events

At the end of Chapter 1, Gatsby is seen standing at the end of his dock, arms outstretched, gazing at a green light, symbolizing his hopes and dreams.
The American Dream in the 1920s reflected both the pursuit of happiness and a decline in moral values due to material excess.
The eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg symbolize the loss of spiritual values in America.

Tragedies and Consequences

Daisy drives the car that accidentally kills Myrtle Wilson.
Gatsby takes the blame for Myrtle's death, leading to a tragic series of events.
George Wilson, Myrtle's husband, ultimately kills Gatsby in his grief and rage.

Aftermath of Deaths

After Gatsby and Myrtle's deaths, Daisy and Tom leave and relocate, avoiding the consequences of their actions.
Nick Carraway attends Gatsby's funeral, highlighting his sense of disillusionment.

Personal Choices

Following Gatsby's death, Nick returns to Chicago and writes The Great Gatsby as a reflection on his experiences.
Gatsby loses his temper with Tom in the hotel room when Tom reveals Gatsby's illicit business as a bootlegger.
Gatsby briefly attended Oxford for five months.

Final Requests

Gatsby desires Daisy to tell Tom she never loved him, a request that encapsulates the central conflicts in the story.

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Test your knowledge on F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, The Great Gatsby, with these flashcards. This quiz covers major characters, their relationships, and key plot points. Perfect for students and fans alike to reinforce their understanding of the story.