The Great Gatsby Ch. 9 Flashcard

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Who is Nick not happy to run into later in Chapter 9?

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Tom

Front

What word best describes Mr. Gatz's feelings about his son?

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Proud

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Why won't Wolfsheim come to Gatsby's funeral?

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He can't get mixed up in this situation.

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What was Klipspringer's excuse for not attending Gatsby's funeral?

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He had to attend a picnic.

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Who is Henry Gatz in relation to Gatsby?

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He is Gatsby's father.

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What does Gatsby's funeral reveal about his relationships?

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It highlights the superficiality of his friendships.

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What is the significance of Tom's character in the story?

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Tom represents the old money class and its moral decay.

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How does Nick's perspective change by the end of the novel?

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He becomes disillusioned with the East and its values.

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What does the green light symbolize in the novel?

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It symbolizes Gatsby's unattainable dreams.

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What role does the Valley of Ashes play in the story?

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It represents the moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.