5 Questions
What was the condition of the room when Mr. McKee stopped halfway to the door?
It was crowded and chaotic
What did Mrs. Wilson shout repeatedly during her argument with Tom Buchanan?
Daisy's name
What was the result of Tom Buchanan's action during the argument?
Mrs. Wilson's nose was broken
What did Mr. McKee see his wife and Catherine doing in the room?
Comforting and helping each other
What was the purpose of the magazine in the scene?
To cover the Versailles tapestries
Study Notes
The Party Scene
- A small dog is sitting on a table, having difficulty seeing due to the smoke, and making quiet noises.
- People are coming and going, making plans to leave, getting separated, searching for each other, and eventually finding each other nearby.
The Argument Between Tom and Mrs. Wilson
- Tom Buchanan and Mrs. Wilson have a face-to-face argument about whether Mrs. Wilson should mention Daisy's name.
- Mrs. Wilson shouts "Daisy! Daisy! Daisy!" and Tom Buchanan breaks her nose in response.
Aftermath of the Argument
- Towels on the bathroom floor are stained with blood.
- Women are scolding each other.
- There is a long cry of pain above the chaos.
Mr. McKee's Exit
- Mr. McKee wakes up, confused, and heads towards the door.
- He stops halfway, observing the chaotic scene: his wife and Catherine arguing and comforting each other.
- They are also helping the injured person on the couch who is bleeding.
- They attempt to cover the Versailles tapestries with a magazine.
- Mr. McKee leaves, and the narrator follows after taking their hat.
A scene from F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel where Tom Buchanan and Mrs. Wilson argue, resulting in physical violence. The quiz tests your understanding of this intense moment in the book.
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