Gatsby Ch. 5 Notes (2025)

The Great Gatsby
Chapter 5

• Gatsby is nervous about seeing Daisy again. He sends someone to cut Nick’s grass and brings flowers to prepare for the tea.

Preparing Nick's Home

Multiple Choice

Gatsby is unfamiliar with a friend just doing him a favor. What does he try to offer Nick in recompense for inviting Daisy over?

• A rare book from Gatsby's collection
• A personal loan for Nick's expenses
• A vintage car for Nick's use
• A (somewhat shady) business opportunity

• The reunion is awkward at first but becomes more emotional and heartfelt.

  • Nick gives them privacy by stepping out to the yard.

Gatsby & Daisy's reunion

• Gatsby shows Daisy his mansion, and she is overwhelmed — she cries when he shows her his shirts, symbolizing wealth and what she might have missed.

Gatsby, Nick, & Daisy tour Gatsby's home

Multiple Choice

By what does Gatsby "revalue everything in his house"?

• His wealth and possessions

• The response it brings from Daisy

• How Nick responds to it

• His desire for social status

• Gatsby goes through emotional stages:

  • Embarrassment

  • Unreasoning joy

  • Wonder

Emotional Rollercoaster

Multiple Choice

Nick says, "There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy..."

• was unaware of the effect she had on Gatsby.

• was completely at peace with being with Gatsby.

• tumbled short of Gatsby's dreams.

• exceeded Gatsby's wildest dreams.