Questions about Gatsby

Since most of his guests ignore him, why do they come to Gatsby’s house?

• To enjoy the lavish parties

• To meet Gatsby personally

• To discuss business

• To admire the architecture

In the list of guests, what further indication is there that the old money is in East Egg and the new money in West Egg?

• The style of clothing

• The types of cars they drive

• The way they speak

• The distinction in their behavior

Why is Nick a little disappointed with Gatsby?

• Gatsby is not as wealthy as he seems

• Gatsby is not as charming as expected

• Gatsby is not as mysterious as he hoped

• Gatsby is not as honest as he thought

Why does Nick have to “restrain his incredulous laughter” when Gatsby says he is “…trying to forget something very sad that had happened to me a long time ago”?

• He finds Gatsby's story unbelievable.

• He is amused by Gatsby's expression.

• He is trying to be polite.

• He is distracted by something else.

What does this conversation reveal about Gatsby?

• He is a very honest person.

• He is trying to hide his past.

• He is indifferent to his past.

• He is very open about his feelings.

Why does Nick say that listening to Gatsby “was like skimming hastily through a dozen magazines”?

• Gatsby's stories were very detailed.

• Gatsby's stories were disjointed and confusing.

• Gatsby's stories were very boring.

• Gatsby's stories were very short.

What changes Nick’s mind about the veracity of Gatsby’s stories?

• A letter from Gatsby's past.

• A photograph Gatsby shows him.

• A phone call Gatsby receives.

• A visit from Gatsby's friend.

Who is Meyer Wolfsheim, and what information does Fitzgerald provide about him?

• A famous actor; he is very wealthy.

• A gambler; he is involved in illegal activities.

• A politician; he is very influential.

• A writer; he is very popular.

Find an instance of irony in Wolfsheim’s discussion about Gatsby.

• Wolfsheim praises Gatsby's honesty.

• Wolfsheim criticizes Gatsby's wealth.

• Wolfsheim doubts Gatsby's intelligence.

• Wolfsheim questions Gatsby's loyalty.

Beginning with the line, “One October day…,” Jordan recalls the time in 1917 when she saw Gatsby and Daisy together. What indication is there that Daisy really likes Gatsby?

• Daisy ignores Gatsby completely.

• Daisy is indifferent to Gatsby.

• Daisy is very attentive to Gatsby.

• Daisy is rude to Gatsby.