| Chapter 5 | … |
| Describe the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy. Why was he so nervous? | It was the first time that he had seen her in years. |
| How long did it take Gatsby to make the money to buy the mansion? | It took him three years to obtain all of the money to afford buying his splendid mansion. |
| Why did Gatsby want Daisy to see the house and his clothes? | He was trying to impress Daisy and show her that he could keep her in the lifestyle that she was used to. |
| What had the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby? | It had meant that Daisy was not with him, but with Tom Buchanan. |
| What had Gatsby turned Daisy into in his own mind? | He imagined that Daisy was the perfect girl, the one for him. |
| Chapter 6 | … |
| What was Gatsby’s real history? Where is he from, and what is his name? | Gatsby was from the Midwest, and his real name was Jay Gatz. |
| What did Dan Cody do for Gatsby? | Dan Cody taught Gatsby the lifestyle of a rich man. |
| What is Daisy’s opinion of Gatsby’s party? How does this affect him? | … |
| What does Gatsby want from Daisy? | To tell him that she never loved Tom, and only him. |
| Chapter 7 | … |
| What was Gatsby’s reaction to Daisy’s child? | Gatsby was very surprised. |
| What did Wilson do to Myrtle? Why? | He locked her in her room so she couldn’t see Tom. |
| Why do the five drive into the city on such a hot afternoon? | Daisy suggested it because she wanted to avoid a fight at her house. |
| What does Gatsby think about Daisy’s relationship with Tom? | He thinks that Daisy never loved Tom. |
| What happens of the way home from New York? | Myrtle runs out in front of a car and is killed by the impact. |
| How do these people react to Myrtle’s death: | a. Wilson: full of grief and shock and self-blame.b. Tom: shocked and worried about himself getting blamed.c. Nick: worried about the consequences for Daisy and Gatsby.d. Gatsby: worried for Daisy. |
| What is the true relationship between Daisy and Tom? | They don’t like each other, but they are very similar. |
The Great Gatsby Study Cards Ch. 5-9
March 25, 2020