The Great Gatsby Questions and
Answers 100% Verified
How does Nick describe himself at the beginning of the book? - ANSWER - A man
that does not judge others
How does Nick describe Tom Buchanan? - ANSWER - Arrogant, wealthy, athletic
Who is Jordan Baker? What does Nick find appealing about her? - ANSWER - A golf
player and Daisy's friend, he finds her nice to look at.
How does Nick describe Gatsby? - ANSWER - Wealthy
How would you describe Daisy's state of mind during dinner? What does she say
and do that helps reveal her inner conflicts? - ANSWER - Daisy is upset at Tom for
cheating and having another girl call at dinner.
What indicates that the green light will have great emotional significance to Gatsby?
- ANSWER - The green light at the end of Gatsby's dock signifies Gatsby's longing
How does Nick meet Tom's mistress? - ANSWER - Tom and Nick meet Myrtle at a car
garage in the valley of Ashes
Why is the party described in present tense? - ANSWER - So it feels like the parties
happening in real time
How are the party guests characterized? - ANSWER - The longer the party goes on
the drunker people get. Wives grow angry at their husbands
In what ways do the guests represent the typical Roaring Twenties person? -
ANSWER - They drink and enjoy partying
, Describe George Wilson. How does he react to Tom's r? - ANSWER - George is
described as okay looking man that is daft. He expects Toms business.
How does Myrtle behave as the party progresses? - ANSWER - She gets more
annoying and messy
Describe the setting of the valley of ashes where George and Myrtle live. What
aspects of the setting imply that it is intended to have a symbolic meaning as well
as a literal one? - ANSWER - A dust filled valley were poorer people live. The valley
is symbolic of people coming from ash and returning to ash.
How does the author describe Myrtle? Does her physical appearance reflect or
enhance her character in any way? - ANSWER - Myrtle is described as a thick, 35-
year-old that is not very pretty. Her physical appearance enhances her annoying
personality.
Compare the setting of the party in this chapter with the setting of the party in
Chapter One? - ANSWER - This party was much smaller and was on the top floor
apartment
Why does Tom hit Myrtle at his apartment in New York City? How does this add to
Tom's description? - ANSWER - Tom hits Myrtle because she was talking about Daisy.
Tom is abusive and hits women.
Describe the ways in which Nick is different from the other guest at Gatsby's party?
- ANSWER - Nick was invited by Gatsby and meets him.
Why does the significance of the light at the end of Daisy's dock change when
Gatsby looks at her? - ANSWER - Gatsby is no longer longing to be with Daisy know
that they are reunited
Who is Dan Cody? - ANSWER - Gatsby's best friend who died
What does James Gatz change his name to Jay Gatsby? - ANSWER - So that he could
reinvent himself
Answers 100% Verified
How does Nick describe himself at the beginning of the book? - ANSWER - A man
that does not judge others
How does Nick describe Tom Buchanan? - ANSWER - Arrogant, wealthy, athletic
Who is Jordan Baker? What does Nick find appealing about her? - ANSWER - A golf
player and Daisy's friend, he finds her nice to look at.
How does Nick describe Gatsby? - ANSWER - Wealthy
How would you describe Daisy's state of mind during dinner? What does she say
and do that helps reveal her inner conflicts? - ANSWER - Daisy is upset at Tom for
cheating and having another girl call at dinner.
What indicates that the green light will have great emotional significance to Gatsby?
- ANSWER - The green light at the end of Gatsby's dock signifies Gatsby's longing
How does Nick meet Tom's mistress? - ANSWER - Tom and Nick meet Myrtle at a car
garage in the valley of Ashes
Why is the party described in present tense? - ANSWER - So it feels like the parties
happening in real time
How are the party guests characterized? - ANSWER - The longer the party goes on
the drunker people get. Wives grow angry at their husbands
In what ways do the guests represent the typical Roaring Twenties person? -
ANSWER - They drink and enjoy partying
, Describe George Wilson. How does he react to Tom's r? - ANSWER - George is
described as okay looking man that is daft. He expects Toms business.
How does Myrtle behave as the party progresses? - ANSWER - She gets more
annoying and messy
Describe the setting of the valley of ashes where George and Myrtle live. What
aspects of the setting imply that it is intended to have a symbolic meaning as well
as a literal one? - ANSWER - A dust filled valley were poorer people live. The valley
is symbolic of people coming from ash and returning to ash.
How does the author describe Myrtle? Does her physical appearance reflect or
enhance her character in any way? - ANSWER - Myrtle is described as a thick, 35-
year-old that is not very pretty. Her physical appearance enhances her annoying
personality.
Compare the setting of the party in this chapter with the setting of the party in
Chapter One? - ANSWER - This party was much smaller and was on the top floor
apartment
Why does Tom hit Myrtle at his apartment in New York City? How does this add to
Tom's description? - ANSWER - Tom hits Myrtle because she was talking about Daisy.
Tom is abusive and hits women.
Describe the ways in which Nick is different from the other guest at Gatsby's party?
- ANSWER - Nick was invited by Gatsby and meets him.
Why does the significance of the light at the end of Daisy's dock change when
Gatsby looks at her? - ANSWER - Gatsby is no longer longing to be with Daisy know
that they are reunited
Who is Dan Cody? - ANSWER - Gatsby's best friend who died
What does James Gatz change his name to Jay Gatsby? - ANSWER - So that he could
reinvent himself
