The Great Gatsby Character Insights

What is a defining characteristic of Nick Carraway, the narrator?

• He is a wealthy socialite who hosts lavish parties.

• He is a cynical observer who distrusts everyone.

• He is an honest and trustworthy individual whom others confide in.

• He is a reclusive scholar who avoids social interaction.

How do West Egg and East Egg differ in terms of their residents?

• West Egg is home to established, old money families, while East Egg is for the newly rich.

• West Egg is characterized by its industrial landscape, whereas East Egg is purely residential.

• West Egg is where the newly wealthy reside, contrasting with East Egg's inherited wealth.

• West Egg is a rural area, and East Egg is a bustling urban center.

What event abruptly ends the party at Tom and Myrtle's city apartment?

• The police raid the party due to illegal alcohol.

• Tom Buchanan physically assaults Myrtle for mentioning Daisy's name.

• Myrtle Wilson reveals Tom's affair to all the guests.

• Nick Carraway becomes overwhelmed and leaves abruptly.

What is revealed about Jay Gatsby's true background?

• He inherited his vast fortune from a long line of aristocratic ancestors.

• He was born James Gatz, the son of poor farmers, and reinvented himself.

• He gained his wealth through legitimate business ventures in New York City.

• He was a decorated war hero who used his military connections to become rich.

How did Daisy react to Gatsby's party in West Egg?

• She found it exhilarating and vibrant.

• She was indifferent to the lavish display.

• She did not enjoy herself, finding West Egg not her scene.

• She actively participated in all the festivities.

What was the primary reason Tom Buchanan confronted Gatsby at the Plaza Hotel?

• To discuss a business venture.

• To expose Gatsby's affair with Daisy.

• To challenge Gatsby's social standing.

• To inquire about Gatsby's past.

Who was driving the car that struck and killed Myrtle Wilson?

• Tom Buchanan

• Jay Gatsby

• Daisy Buchanan

• Nick Carraway

Which character, besides Nick Carraway and Gatsby's father, attended Gatsby's funeral?

• Tom Buchanan

• Jordan Baker

• Meyer Wolfsheim

• Owl-Eyes