Gatsby Chapter 7 Quiz Flashcards
Why is it important for Fitzgerald to reiterate that it is the hottest day of the year?
The chapter is full of tension and tension is associated with heat.
Where does the group go because they’re bored and Tom insists?
The Plaza Hotel in New York.
Fitzgerald mentions death at least 5 times in this chapter. What does that foreshadow?
Myrtle Wilson’s death
What were George Wilson’s plans with Myrtle?
To move to the West
Why is George physically ill?
He found out Myrtle was cheating.
What did George do to “keep” her?
He locked her in their apartment
Why is ironic that the group can hear wedding music at the plaza?
Because Tom and Daisy’s marriage is ruined and Tom is going to get confronted.
Now that the tables are turned for Tom, his standards are ___________; it’s okay for him to cheat, but not for Daisy.
hypocritical
What does Tom antagonize Gatsby about when they’re talking about the guy named Biloxi?
Oxford*
What do Gatsby and Daisy both reveal to Tom?
That Daisy is leaving Tom for Gatsby.
Who did Myrtle think Jordan was in the car with Tom and Nick?
Daisy
Who rode in Tom’s coupe to New York City?
Daisy and Gatsby
Who rode in Gatsby’s yellow convertible to New York City?
Tom, Nick, and Jordan
What happens to Myrtle when she runs away from George and tries to flag down a car?
She gets hit by a car and dies.
Who rode back to East Egg in Gatsby’s convertible?
Daisy and Gatsby
