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Gatsby tells Nick the truth about his past with Daisy. What does he reveal?
They fell in love before he went to war and promised to return to her
Why didn’t Gatsby return to Daisy right away after the war?
He was poor and felt he needed wealth to be worthy of her
What does Gatsby believe about Daisy’s marriage to Tom?
That she never truly loved Tom
Why does Nick suggest Gatsby leave town?
Because Gatsby could be blamed for Myrtle’s death
Why does Gatsby refuse to leave town?
He wants to stay near Daisy
What does Nick say to Gatsby before leaving him?
“They’re a rotten crowd… you’re worth the whole **** bunch put together”
Who is George Wilson looking for in Chapter 8?
The owner of the yellow car
What does Tom tell George Wilson about the car?
That Gatsby owns it
Why does George Wilson think Gatsby killed Myrtle?
He believes Gatsby was both the driver and Myrtle’s lover
What does George Wilson do before finding Gatsby?
He travels around searching for him
Where is Gatsby when George Wilson finds him?
At his pool
What is Gatsby doing shortly before he dies?
Floating on an air mattress in the pool
What happens when George Wilson finds Gatsby?
He shoots Gatsby and then kills himself
Who discovers Gatsby’s body?
The gardener
What is Nick’s reaction to Gatsby’s death?
He is deeply saddened and disillusioned
Why is Gatsby’s death ironic?
He dies still believing in his dream of Daisy
