The Great Gatsby Ch. 7 Questions
and Answers 100% Correct
why do you suppose, Fitzgerald links the behavior of the characters to the hottest
day of the summer? - ANSWER - It's sweltering hot, everything is about to explode.
It's the climax of the book.
When Gatsby briefly meets Daisy's little girl, he is somewhat unnerved.
Symbolically, what does the little girl represent? - ANSWER - The reality that Daisy
and Tom are together and that they cannot repeat the past. The little girl could also
represent Daisy and Tom's reunion.
What causes Tom to realize that his wife has been having an affair with Gatsby? -
ANSWER - Tom witnesses a moment between Daisy and Gatsby. "You always look so
cool." and "She told him that she loved him and Tom saw."
What does Gatsby understand about Daisy's voice that Nick does not? - ANSWER -
Her voice sounds like it's full of money. She has no worry, she gets what she wants.
Why is it so important to Gatsby that Daisy say she never loved Tom? - ANSWER - It
shows that her love is pure and only for Gatsby. He's created a fantasy, "She's been
in love with him for five years and so was he."
How has Gatsby earned most of his money, and what does Tom say that startles
Gatsby? - ANSWER - Tom knows Gatsby is working on something bigger and more
illegal.
Describe the driving arrangement that brings the five characters into the city? -
ANSWER - Daisy and Gatsby take Tom's car. Jordan, Tom, and Nick take Gatsby's car.
Why, do you suppose, Tom decides to let Wilson finally have the car he has been
promising to him? - ANSWER - Tom feels bad for Wilson, he's figured out Myrtle's
been cheating on him with someone. He looks really sick.
and Answers 100% Correct
why do you suppose, Fitzgerald links the behavior of the characters to the hottest
day of the summer? - ANSWER - It's sweltering hot, everything is about to explode.
It's the climax of the book.
When Gatsby briefly meets Daisy's little girl, he is somewhat unnerved.
Symbolically, what does the little girl represent? - ANSWER - The reality that Daisy
and Tom are together and that they cannot repeat the past. The little girl could also
represent Daisy and Tom's reunion.
What causes Tom to realize that his wife has been having an affair with Gatsby? -
ANSWER - Tom witnesses a moment between Daisy and Gatsby. "You always look so
cool." and "She told him that she loved him and Tom saw."
What does Gatsby understand about Daisy's voice that Nick does not? - ANSWER -
Her voice sounds like it's full of money. She has no worry, she gets what she wants.
Why is it so important to Gatsby that Daisy say she never loved Tom? - ANSWER - It
shows that her love is pure and only for Gatsby. He's created a fantasy, "She's been
in love with him for five years and so was he."
How has Gatsby earned most of his money, and what does Tom say that startles
Gatsby? - ANSWER - Tom knows Gatsby is working on something bigger and more
illegal.
Describe the driving arrangement that brings the five characters into the city? -
ANSWER - Daisy and Gatsby take Tom's car. Jordan, Tom, and Nick take Gatsby's car.
Why, do you suppose, Tom decides to let Wilson finally have the car he has been
promising to him? - ANSWER - Tom feels bad for Wilson, he's figured out Myrtle's
been cheating on him with someone. He looks really sick.
