The Great Gatsby Character Insights

Nick Carraway narrates his experiences in the 1920s, focusing on his interactions with Jay Gatsby. Nick moves to New York, where he meets Gatsby, who is known for his extravagant parties. Gatsby's love for Daisy Buchanan, Nick's cousin, is revealed, leading to a series of events that culminate in tragedy. Tom Buchanan's affair with Myrtle Wilson and the subsequent confrontation with Gatsby highlight the era's moral decay. Gatsby's tragic death and Nick's reflections on the American Dream conclude the story.

What era is Nick Carraway narrating about?

• The 1940s

• The 1920s

• The 1930s

• The 1950s

Where does Nick Carraway move to take a job?

• Chicago

• Boston

• New York City

• Los Angeles

Who is Nick's second cousin?

• Jordan Baker

• Myrtle Wilson

• Daisy Buchanan

• Catherine

What does Gatsby do when Nick first sees him?

• Talks to Tom Buchanan

• Drives a yellow car

• Stands on his lawn reaching out to a green light

• Throws a party

Who is Tom Buchanan's mistress?

• Myrtle Wilson

• Catherine

• Daisy Buchanan

• Jordan Baker

What happens at Tom and Myrtle's party?

• Nick leaves early

• Tom breaks Myrtle's nose

• Myrtle breaks Tom's nose

• Tom proposes to Myrtle

Who saves Nick from social isolation at Gatsby's party?

• Daisy Buchanan

• Tom Buchanan

• Jordan Baker

• Myrtle Wilson

What does Gatsby reveal to Nick during their drive?

• His plans to move to Europe

• His life story and a sad event

• His past as a poor farmer

• His love for Jordan

Who is Gatsby's business partner?

• Dan Cody

• George Wilson

• Tom Buchanan

• Maya Wolfsheim

What is revealed about Gatsby's past with Daisy?

• They were married

• They were childhood friends

• They were business partners

• They had a love affair before he went to war