The Great Gatsby Ch. 7 Flashcard

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What is Gatsby doing at the very end of Chapter 7?

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Gatsby is standing outside the Buchanan household to make sure Daisy is OK.

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What does Gatsby want Daisy to do at the Plaza Hotel?

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Gatsby wants Daisy to tell Tom that she never loved him.

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What color is Gatsby's car that hits Myrtle?

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Gatsby's car that hits Myrtle is yellow.

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Why does Tom let Gatsby and Daisy drive home together?

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Tom realizes that Daisy is not going to leave him for Gatsby.

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What was the weather like during the events of Chapter 7?

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The weather was very hot, broiling.

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What does the yellow color of Gatsby's car symbolize?

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The yellow color symbolizes wealth, but also the moral decay and recklessness of the characters.

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How does Gatsby's hope for Daisy reflect the theme of the American Dream?

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Gatsby's hope for Daisy represents the pursuit of an ideal that is ultimately unattainable, mirroring the disillusionment of the American Dream.

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What role does the Plaza Hotel play in the confrontation between Gatsby and Tom?

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The Plaza Hotel serves as the setting for the climactic confrontation where tensions between Gatsby, Tom, and Daisy reach a peak.

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How does Daisy's reaction to Gatsby's wealth affect their relationship?

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Daisy's reaction to Gatsby's wealth reveals her conflicted feelings about love and materialism, impacting their relationship.

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What does the car crash symbolize in the context of the story?

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The car crash symbolizes the destructive consequences of carelessness and the fragility of dreams.