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The Great Gatsby - Chapter 6

Gatsby's real origins and Tom's suspicion grows

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FTSBooks 4 terms Mar 15, 2026
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1
What is Gatsby's real background?
Born James Gatz in North Dakota to poor farm parents. He reinvented himself at 17, took the name Jay Gatsby, and was mentored by wealthy Dan Cody.
2
Who was Dan Cody?
A self-made millionaire who took young Gatz aboard his yacht. He introduced Gatsby to wealth and the lifestyle he would spend his life chasing.
3
How does Tom react to Gatsby at the party in Chapter 6?
Tom is suspicious and condescending — he senses Gatsby's interest in Daisy and looks down on him as new money
4
What does Gatsby want from Daisy that Nick says is impossible?
Gatsby wants Daisy to say she never loved Tom and to completely erase the past five years — Nick tells him you can't repeat the past