What are some possible interpretations of the advice that Nick (the narrator)’s father gives him?
How do people react around Nick, thanks to his habit of reserving judgments? What does that mean that we, the readers, can anticipate will happen in the book?
In the fourth paragraph of Chapter 1, what is it Nick says was extraordinary about Gatsby?
From which university did Nick graduate, and how do you know?
What military service did Nick have?
Why does Nick move to the East from the Midwest?
What is the first evidence we see of the theme of loneliness and how is the loneliness resolved?
Which of the two “Eggs” does Nick live on, and how does his “Egg” differ from the other “Egg”?
Describe Tom Buchanan.
What parts of the description of the Buchanan’s mansion gives us an idea of exactly how rich they are?
What is your opinion of Tom’s saying “I’ve got a nice place here”? What is unusual about this moment?
Who does Nick see inside Tom Buchanan’s house?
What words are used to describe Daisy’s voice?
What is implied by Nick’s use of the word “irrelevantly” to describe Daisy’s comment that he should see the baby?
What is shown to the reader that has previously only been told to us about West Egg, and how is it shown by Jordan Baker’s dialogue?
What sign do we see that Tom wants to be more than just another rich, washed-up college athlete?
