Chapter 5
The Great Gatsby
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vestige
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demoniac
Discussion Questions:
1. What does Gatsby propose that offends Nick?
2. Describe Daisy and Gatsby’s meeting.
3. How does the meeting with Daisy affect Gatsby?
4. How does Nick catch Gatsby in a lie?
5. Discuss the three emotional states Gatsby moves through upon meeting Daisy again.
6. Why do you think Daisy cries when she sees all of Gatsby’s beautiful shirts?
7. Why is Klispringer unable to refuse Gatsby’s request that he play the piano?
8. Why is the song “Ain’t We Got Fun?” both appropriate and ironic?
9. This chapter is often seen as the beginning of Gatsby’s downfall. Offer suggestions as to
how this might be true.
10. Discuss the expression, “Money can’t buy happiness.” Relate it to two of the characters
in the novel.