Great Gatsby Questions:

What were some of the ways Gatsby got his money?

How did Gatsby die?

It is rumored that Gatsby obtained money through bootlegging with ties to the mob. Gatsby also owned a chain of drug stores. Gatsby is murdered by George Wilson because he believes that Gatsby had an affair with his wife Myrtle and that he killed her with his car. In truth, Daisy driving Gatsby's car killed Myrtle.