The Great Gatsby: Understanding Gatsby's Journey

What is Gatsby's real name?

• Dan Cody

• Tom Buchanan

• Jay Gatsby

• James Gatz

Why did Gatsby leave college?

• He loathed the janitorial work.

• He graduated early.

• He wanted to travel.

• He was expelled.

How did Gatsby first meet Dan Cody?

• At college

• At a party

• Through a mutual friend

• By saving him from a storm

What job did Gatsby do for Dan Cody?

• Personal assistant

• Chef

• Captain

• Bodyguard

Why did Gatsby not receive his inheritance from Cody?

• He was too young.

• Cody's family contested the will.

• Cody's mistress prevented it.

• He lost it in a bet.

What does Tom Buchanan criticize about Gatsby?

• His choice of friends

• His lack of social grace

• His lack of education

• His wealth

What lie does Tom tell Daisy about Gatsby's wealth?

• It's inherited

• It's from a chain of drugstores

• It comes from bootlegging

• It's from gambling

What does Gatsby want from Daisy?

• A job

• For her to leave Tom

• Friendship

• Money

What is Gatsby's view on recreating the past?

• It's impossible

• It's inevitable

• It's possible

• It's unnecessary

How does Fitzgerald depict the theme of social class in relation to Gatsby?

• Through his education

• Through his relationship with Daisy

• Through his wealth accumulation

• Through his interactions with East Eggers