Gatsby Ch. 4 Notes (2025)

The Great Gatsby
Chapter 4

• Gatsby invites Nick to lunch and shares more about his life: son of wealthy people, war hero, Oxford man — but Nick is skeptical.

Gatsby invites Nick to Lunch

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a piece of evidence Gatsby used to support his story?

• A military medal from Montenegro

• A picture of him and some friends in front of the quad at Oxford

• A photograph of his childhood home

• Gatsby introduces Nick to Meyer Wolfsheim, a shady character rumored to have fixed the 1919 World Series, suggesting Gatsby's connections to organized crime.

Nick meets Wolfsheim

Multiple Choice

To whom does Nick introduce Gatsby and what happens?

• Nick introduces Gatsby to Myrtle Wilson; Gatsby is rude to her.

• Nick introduces Gatsby to Jordan Baker; Gatsby woos her away.

• Nick introduces Gatsby to Tom; Gatsby disappears.

• Nick introduces Gatsby to George Wilson; Gatsby hires him as a mechanic.

• Gatsby has arranged for Nick to meet up with Jordan.

• Jordan later reveals to Nick that Gatsby and Daisy were once in love. Gatsby bought his mansion to be near her.

  • MAIN POINT

Jordan + Nick's date

• Gatsby wants Nick to invite Daisy over for tea so Gatsby can see her again without making it seem like a setup.

Gatsby's Request