Question: Gatsby’s wealth is “new” money; recently acquired, not old, family money. He is one of the newly rich in the post-war period of the twenties. He spends his money on flashy, extravagant things (a huge home, a fantastic car, and wild parties).

Answer: Describe Gatsby’s wealth. List some of the things that represent wealth.

Question: What kind of people come to Gatsby’s parties?

Answer: The newly-rich, famous, and their friends came to Gatsby’s parties.

Question: Why did Nick Carraway go to the party?

Answer: Nick went because Gatsby sent him a direct invitation, and he was curious about his neighbor.

Question: How does Nick meet Gatsby?

Answer: He casually starts a conversation and Nick doesn’t realize he is talking to Gatsby until Nick asks where Gatsby is.

Question: What are some of the stories about Gatsby?

Answer: Some said he killed a man; some said he was a German spy during the war.

Question: Is Gatsby a “phony”?

Answer: Yes, in the strictest sense of the word, but his motivating ideal is somewhat redeeming

Question: They are just starting to be friendly and a romantic interest is building.

Answer: Describe Nick’s relationship with Jordan.

Question: Gatsby’s parties are juxtaposed to Tom’s by Fitzgerald. How do they compare?

Answer: Gatsby’s parties are on a much grander scale, however the end results are not much different: everyone gets drunk and acts foolishly.

Question: What does Nick mean when he says he is one of the few who were invited?

Answer: Many people merely crash the parties given by Gatsby. He doesn’t even know most of his guests.

Question: What are some rumors about Gatsby heard at this party?

Answer: He doesn’t want any trouble with anybody. Someone says he once killed a man. Someone else says he was a German spy during the war.