The Great Gatsby Characters Quiz

In the novel, this character has an affair with Tom Buchanan and is killed in a hit-and-run accident.

• Jay Gatsby

• Daisy Buchanan

• Myrtle Wilson

• Jordan Baker

In the novel, this character serves as the narrator and thinks more highly of himself than his actions justify.

• Jay Gatsby

• Nick Carraway

• Tom Buchanan

• George Wilson

In the novel, this character can best be described as aggressive, restless, condescending, and racist.

• Nick Carraway

• Jay Gatsby

• George Wilson

• Tom Buchanan

In the novel, this character has a reputation for cheating on the golf course and has a romantic fling with Nick Carraway.

• Jordan Baker
• Myrtle Wilson

• Pammy Gatsby

• Daisy

In the novel, this character hates conflict and would rather avoid confrontation than admit her love for Gatsby or end her marriage with Tom.

• Jordan Baker

• Myrtle Wilson

• Daisy Buchanan

• Pammy Buchanan

In the novel, this character throws extravagant parties hoping to attract the attention of his lost love.

• Jay Gatsby

• Nick Carraway

• Tom Buchanan

• George Wilson

In the novel, this character is not truly Jay Gatsby’s friend but rather uses him to advance his illegal business practices.

• George Wilson

• Dan Cody

• Meyer Wolfsheim

• Tom Buchanan

In the novel, this character can be attributed with educating Gatsby on how to be a gentleman and fit in with the rich.

• George Wilson

• Dan Cody

• Meyer Wolfsheim

• Tom Buchanan

In the novel, this character becomes emotionally distraught after discovering his wife's infidelity.

• George Wilson

• Nick Carraway

• Jay Gatsby

• Tom Buchanan

How is Gatsby introduced in the novel?

• He is mentioned in a conversation between Nick and Jordan. Later that night Nick sees him reaching for something in the darkness.

• Nick meets him at a party.

• Everyone talks about him at the party, but no one sees him. Later Nick sees him with Daisy.

• Jordan tells Daisy about Tom's affair, and Daisy meets Gatsby to begin an affair of her own to get even with Tom.