Gatsby Reading Questions and Answers
Graded A
How does the narrator describe Gatsby? ✔✔The narrator describes Gatsby as having something
gorgeous about him. He also says that Gatsby is optimistic about life, has an extraordinary gift
for hope, and is romantic in a way that no one else is.
From where did the narrator come and why? ✔✔The narrator left his home city in the Middle
West to go East to New York City and learn the bond business. He also wishes to experience the
excitement he felt during WWI.
Describe the narrator's house. ✔✔The narrator's house is a small, weather-beaten cardboard
bungalow in one of New York City's commuting towns on an island overlooking the bay and
sandwiched in between two huge mansions.
Describe the Buchanan's house. ✔✔The Buchanan's house is a red-and-white Georgian Colonial
mansion overlooking the bay with a lawn stretching from the beach to the front door and covered
in vines. The front had a line of French windows. The yard also had roses and a sunken Italian
garden.
, How does Nick know Daisy and Tom? ✔✔Nick knew Tom in college and Daisy was his second
cousin once removed.
Describe Tom. What is our impression of him in Chapter 1? ✔✔Tom is a huge guy who was
previously one of the most powerful ends that ever played football as New Haven. He is a sturdy
straw-haired man of thirty with a hard mouth, arrogant eyes, and power body. He has always
been wealthy, and seems to be a somewhat cruel man, very opinionated, and judgement. Upon
first impression, he doesn't seem to be very likable.
What kind of person is Daisy? ✔✔Daisy is a kind and charming person who is engaging and
makes people feel like there is no one that she would rather see. She seems to be a happy person
while also having an underlying sadness to her. Having bright eyes, a passionate mouth, and a
face full of excitement, she has a certain innocence to her. She seems to fake a lot of her
innocence though.
What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom? ✔✔Miss Baker tells Nick that Tom has a mistress in
New York City.
On pg. 2, when introducing his story, the narrator talks about why he left the East (meaning that
after all of the novel's events happen, the narrator leaves). How does he seem to feel about the
Graded A
How does the narrator describe Gatsby? ✔✔The narrator describes Gatsby as having something
gorgeous about him. He also says that Gatsby is optimistic about life, has an extraordinary gift
for hope, and is romantic in a way that no one else is.
From where did the narrator come and why? ✔✔The narrator left his home city in the Middle
West to go East to New York City and learn the bond business. He also wishes to experience the
excitement he felt during WWI.
Describe the narrator's house. ✔✔The narrator's house is a small, weather-beaten cardboard
bungalow in one of New York City's commuting towns on an island overlooking the bay and
sandwiched in between two huge mansions.
Describe the Buchanan's house. ✔✔The Buchanan's house is a red-and-white Georgian Colonial
mansion overlooking the bay with a lawn stretching from the beach to the front door and covered
in vines. The front had a line of French windows. The yard also had roses and a sunken Italian
garden.
, How does Nick know Daisy and Tom? ✔✔Nick knew Tom in college and Daisy was his second
cousin once removed.
Describe Tom. What is our impression of him in Chapter 1? ✔✔Tom is a huge guy who was
previously one of the most powerful ends that ever played football as New Haven. He is a sturdy
straw-haired man of thirty with a hard mouth, arrogant eyes, and power body. He has always
been wealthy, and seems to be a somewhat cruel man, very opinionated, and judgement. Upon
first impression, he doesn't seem to be very likable.
What kind of person is Daisy? ✔✔Daisy is a kind and charming person who is engaging and
makes people feel like there is no one that she would rather see. She seems to be a happy person
while also having an underlying sadness to her. Having bright eyes, a passionate mouth, and a
face full of excitement, she has a certain innocence to her. She seems to fake a lot of her
innocence though.
What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom? ✔✔Miss Baker tells Nick that Tom has a mistress in
New York City.
On pg. 2, when introducing his story, the narrator talks about why he left the East (meaning that
after all of the novel's events happen, the narrator leaves). How does he seem to feel about the
