The Great Gatsby Chapters 1-3 Exam

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Who is the author of The Great Gatsby?

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F. Scott Fitzgerald

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What does the green light symbolize for Gatsby?

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Hopefulness, dreams, the future.

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What does Daisy's recognition of Gatsby's name foreshadow?

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That she knows him well and has/had feelings for him.

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How does the doctor recommend that Nick recover from his anxiety and mental illness?

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Write down what happened.

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What do Meyer Wolfsheim's cuff links symbolize?

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His dangerous connections (possibly to the mob).

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What is the significance of the Valley of Ashes in The Great Gatsby?

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

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How does Nick Carraway describe Gatsby?

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As a hopeful romantic who is always reaching for his dreams.

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What role does the character Jordan Baker play in the story?

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She represents the new woman of the 1920s and serves as a love interest for Nick.

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What does the color white symbolize in relation to Daisy Buchanan?

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It symbolizes purity and innocence, which contrasts with her actual character.

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What is the American Dream as portrayed in The Great Gatsby?

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The idea that anyone can achieve success and prosperity through hard work, which is ultimately shown to be unattainable.