Which arrangement does Gatsby make for the day of his tea reunion with Daisy?

Which arrangement does Gatsby make for the day of his tea reunion with Daisy?

• A. A seaside picnic
• B. A gardener for Nick's lawn
• C. A private chauffeur
• D. A theatre performance

Answer: (B)

Gatsby is using setting and timing to manage their reunion in a subtle, controlled way. He orchestrates a tidy, inviting scene at Nick’s house by arranging for a gardener to tend Nick’s lawn on the day Daisy comes for tea. This choice creates a calm, refined atmosphere that signals wealth and care without drawing attention to Gatsby himself. It helps Daisy feel welcome and comfortable, making the moment feel intimate rather than flashy or public. A seaside picnic would read as more overtly public and romantic in a different setting, a private chauffeur would signal Gatsby’s presence too directly, and a theatre performance would feel showy and artificial. The gardener arrangement fits Gatsby’s aim: a quiet, tasteful environment that eases their connection and rekindles a sense of the past.

Gatsby is using setting and timing to manage their reunion in a subtle, controlled way. He orchestrates a tidy, inviting scene at Nick’s house by arranging for a gardener to tend Nick’s lawn on the day Daisy comes for tea. This choice creates a calm, refined atmosphere that signals wealth and care without drawing attention to Gatsby himself. It helps Daisy feel welcome and comfortable, making the moment feel intimate rather than flashy or public.

A seaside picnic would read as more overtly public and romantic in a different setting, a private chauffeur would signal Gatsby’s presence too directly, and a theatre performance would feel showy and artificial. The gardener arrangement fits Gatsby’s aim: a quiet, tasteful environment that eases their connection and rekindles a sense of the past.