The Great Gatsby
Chapters 3 & 4
Chapter 3:
1. Describe Gatsby’s parties.
2. What kind of people come to his parties (behavior)?
3. Why do you think Nick waits for an invitation?
4. Why is “Owl Eyes” impressed with Gatsby’s library (this is a tough one!)?
5. How does Nick meet Gatsby?
6. What are some of the rumors / stories about Gatsby?
7. What is Nick’s impression of Gatsby?
8. What phrase does Gatsby use often when talking to Nick?
9. Describe Nick’s relationship with Jordan. What does he feel he has to do to
the “situation” back home?
10. Nick’s claims about himself = non-judgmental? Honest? “…full of interior
rules that act as brakes on my desires”?
Chapter 4:
1. What are the differences between the names of the people from East Egg and
the names of the people from West Egg? What does this tell about the types
of people who come?
2. Who is Klipspringer?
3. Describe Gatsby’s car.
4. How does Gatsby act towards Nick – how does Nick react / what does Nick
think of him?
5. What is Gatsby’s story about his past?
6. How does Nick feel about the city?
7. Who is Meyer Wolfsheim? Describe him (cufflinks). What does Gatsby’s
friendship with him suggest about Gatsby?
8. Who do they see at the restaurant? How does Gatsby react?
9. What does Jordan tell Nick about Daisy, Gatsby, and Tom:
a. How/From where does Jordan know Daisy?
b. Who was the “officer” who came to visit Daisy often?
c. How did Daisy act on the night before she married Tom?
d. How did Daisy act after she married Tom? Why? (read carefully)
10. What does Gatsby want from Nick?