Why didn’t Gatsby want to leave after the car accident? | He wanted to stay and see what Daisy would do. |
Why did Gatsby fall in love with Daisy? | She was the first “nice” girl he ever met. |
How long were Gatsby and Daisy in love before Gatsby was sent to war? | One month |
Where did Gatsby go after the war? | Oxford |
Why did Daisy fall in love with Tom? | She was tired of waiting on Gatsby and “wanted her life shaped.” Tom came from a rich family and was decisive and confident. |
What did Gatsby do after returning from Oxford? | He travelled to Louisville and visited where he and Daisy went on dates. |
What did the gardener tell Gatsby he was going to do? | Drain the pool |
Why did Gatsby tell the gardener to wait? | He hadn’t used the pool all summer and he wanted to swim. |
What does Nick reveal about his opinion of Gatsby after he says goodbye? | He said he disapproved of Gatsby from beginning to end. |
Why did Jordan call Nick at work? | She left Daisy’s house and wanted to see him. |
The Great Gatsby Chapter 8 Study Guide
April 9, 2020