The Great Gatsby | Chapter 1 Summary & Analysis | F. Scott Fitzgerald

Who is the protagonist of the novel?

• Tom Buchanan 

• Jay Gatsby

• Daisy Buchanan 

• Nick Carraway

How old is Nick Carraway?

• 28

• 29

• 27

Who is Nick Carraway’s neighbor?

• Jordan Baker

• Tom and Daisy

• Jay Gatsby

• Mr. Carraway

Does Nick take up residence (live) in East Or West Egg?

• West

• East

Who is Daisy Buchanan's friend that Nick meets during dinner at the Buchanan's home?

• Jordan Baker

• Jay Gatsby

• Tom Buchanan

• Tom’s mistress

Old money lives in West Egg

• True

• False

New money residents are arrogant.

• True

• False

From where does the light emanate?

• Police Station

• Jordan's House

• The Buchanan's Dock

Why did Gatsby amass his wealth?

• To be the richest person on West Egg.

• To win Daisy's love.

• To buy the Buchanan Mansion.

What is the symbolic meaning of the green light that Gatsby reaches toward?

• Love and romance

• Hope and ambition

• Revenge and anger

• Deception and superficiality