Great Gatsby Chapters 1 and 2

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Why does Myrtle regret marrying her husband, Wilson?

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Because he is poor.

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The Buchanans' house is ____

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a formal colonial Georgian mansion.

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Nick and Daisy are ____

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cousins.

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In chapter 1, Daisy appears to be ____

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beautiful yet cynical and distrustful.

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What does Myrtle buy when she's out with Tom and Nick?

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a dog.

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What is the significance of the green light in The Great Gatsby?

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It symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future.

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Describe the character of Tom Buchanan.

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Tom is wealthy, aggressive, and has a sense of entitlement.

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What does the valley of ashes represent?

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

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How does Nick Carraway describe himself?

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He describes himself as someone who reserves judgment about others.

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What is Gatsby's real name?

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James Gatz.