The Great Gatsby

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Who wrote The Great Gatsby?
Answer 1
F. Scott Fitzgerald
How are Nick and Daisy related?
They are cousins.
Where did Tom and Nick both go to college?
Yale
Who is the narrator of the story?
Nick Carraway
Why does Gatsby throw incredible parties?
In order to impress Daisy.
Who kills Myrtle? How?
Daisy kills Myrtle by hitting her with a car.
How are Gatsby and Dan Cody acquainted?
Cody hired Gatsby as an assistant.
What is Gatsby's real name?
James Gatz
What does Gatsby look for every night across the pond?
Daisy's green light
Who does Daisy choose to be with at the end of the novel?
Tom
What does Gatsby knock off the mantle while reuniting with Daisy at Nick's house?
A clock
Why does Gatsby drop out of college?
He was embarrassed to work as a janitor.
Where did Daisy and Gatsby meet?
Lousiville
In what era does The Great Gatsby take place?
1920's
Why does Gatsby throw extravagant parties?
He hopes to find Daisy.