The Great Gatsby: Study Guide Name: Chapter VI 1) Describe Gatsby’s true background as recounted by Nick.
2) How is Gatsby’s second encounter with Tom different than the first? Why do you think there’s a change
in his attitude?
3) Why does Tom accompany Daisy to Gatsby’s party? What are their reactions to the guests and goings on
of the party?
4) According to Nick, what would make Gatsby’s dream complete?
5) How do Nick and Gatsby view the past differently? Explain.
6) This chapter should be titled _____________________________________________________ because…
7) You are more than halfway through the novel. Make predictions about how the rest of the novel will play
out. Be sure to provide some sort of resolution for the following relationships: Tom & Myrtle’s affair, Daisy
& Gatsby’s affair, Nick & Jordan’s budding romance.