| What types of things went on at different times at Gatsby’s summer parties? | In the afternoons… people dove into the water and sun bathed on the beach; on weekends… Gatsby’s Rolls-Royce (car) transported groups of people to and from his party and the city/ his yellow station wagon met trains from the city; on Mondays, eight servants repaired everything from the party the night before |
| 5 crates of what fruits arrived at the Gatsby house every Friday and were left (eaten) at the back door the following Monday? | Oranges and lemons |
| How often did caterers come to Gatsby’s? | At least once a fortnight (two weeks) |
| What time did the HUGE orchestra arrive? | By 7 o’clock in the evening |
| Why would many of Gatsby’s female guests not know the difference between the drinks at his bar? | The drinks were old, “forgotten” brands, and the girls were too young |
| Who makes a scene at the party and dances by herself while the orchestra accompanies her? | Gilda Gray’s understudy from the Follies |
| Were most people at Gatsby’s parties invited? | No; many people came without invitation and often left without ever having met the host himself |
| What color was the uniform of the chauffeur who delivered Gatsby’s invitation to Nick? | Robin’s-egg blue |
| What is Gatsby’s first name? | Jay |
| What peculiar thing struck Nick about the people at the party? | Young, hungry-looking Englishmen came to try to sell things to the rich Americans at these parties; they were aware of the “easy money” there and believed they themselves could become wealthy with a few persuasive words |
| On his way to getting “roaring drunk” Nick spotted someone familiar at the top of the steps of the mansion. Who did he see? | Jordan Baker |
| Why did two girls in yellow dresses apologize to Jordan? | She had lost the golf tournament |
| Nick, Jordan, and the girls in yellow sat down at a table with three men. Who (what name) were they each introduced as? | Mr. Mumble |
| Who tore her dress on a chair at Gatsby’s and was sent a new one by the host? | Lucille |
| What rumors were whispered about Gatsby? | He killed a man; he was a German spy; he was in the American army during the war |
| Who was at the first supper table with Jordan and Nick? | Three married couples and Jordan’s inappropriate escort |
| As Jordan observed, why was Nick uneasy? | He hadn’t met Gatsby yet |
| Why was the man in the library so shocked and excited? | The books were real! |
| Who brought the man in the library to the party? | Mrs. Claud Roosevelt |
| Who performed a “baby act” at the party, and what other performances took place? | The girls in yellow performed a baby act in costume; a tenor sang in Italian, a contralto sang jazz, and people did “stunts” all over the garden |
| How did Gatsby recognize Nick? | They were in the war together, the Third Division. Nick was in the ninth machine-gun battalion; Gatsby was in the Seventh Infantry |
| What was Nick’s first impression upon formally meeting Gatsby? | Gatsby had an understanding and polite nature; he was around 30 years old; he chose his words carefully |
| Who was calling Gatsby on the phone which caused him to leave Jordan and Nick? | Chicago |
| Where did Gatsby tell Jordan that he went to school? | Oxford |
| Why did Jordan like large parties? | She said they’re intimate |
| Which Jazz piece did Gatsby request be played? | Vladimir Tostoff’s Jazz History of the World |
| At around what time was Jordan asked to speak with Gatsby alone? | 2 in the morning |
| What over-dramatic scene was happening inside at the piano? | While one of the girls in yellow played the piano, a red haired chorus singer sang and sobbed as if everything was very sad… She eventually fell asleep in a chair after some one commented on the way the makeup tear stains on her cheeks looked like they could be notes to be sung |
| Why was there dissension in the Gatsby mansion? | Women and their “husbands” fought |
| Where were Jordan and Gatsby talking? How long were they in there? | In the library; about an hour |
| What is the name Jordan gave Nick to call her? | Mrs. Sigourney Howard, her aunt |
| At what time were Gatsby and Nick to test out Gatsby’s new hydroplane in the morning? | 9 o’clock |
| What city called Gatsby at the end of the party? | Philadelphia |
| What caused a scene at the very end of the party as people were leaving? | The man from the library (“Owl Eyes”) supposedly ran his car into a wall and lost a front tire… It was actually another man driving |
| Where did Nick work? | The Probity Trust in New York |
| Why did Nick blow off his “short affair” with the girl from Jersey City who worked in accounting? | Her brother started throwing Nick mean looks |
| What was the gloomiest part of Nick’s days? | Eating dinner at the Yale Club |
| Where did Nick study investments and securities? | The library |
| Why was the library a good place to work? | Rioters didn’t come in |
| What did Nick notice about Jordan that he couldn’t blame her for completely but still felt sorry about? | She was a very dishonest person |
| Why does Jordan say she likes Nick? | He isn’t careless (unlike herself) |
| What virtue does Nick attribute to himself? | He is honest |
The Great Gatsby chapter 3
March 28, 2020