The Great Gatsby, Chapter 5

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What is distinctive about Gatsby's house when Nick returns from the city?

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It's lit up from tower to cellar.

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How many years has it been since Gatsby and Daisy have seen each other?

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5 years

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What does Gatsby reveal that contradicts his earlier story about his background?

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That he worked for three years to earn the money to buy the mansion.

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What does Gatsby almost break during the first nervous moments of being reunited with Daisy?

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The mantlepiece clock.

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How do Gatsby and Daisy appear once Nick leaves them alone?

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Absolutely lost in each other's presence.

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What does the lighting of Gatsby's house symbolize in Chapter 5?

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Gatsby's hope and desire for a reunion with Daisy.

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What is the significance of the mantlepiece clock in Gatsby's reunion with Daisy?

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It symbolizes Gatsby's desire to stop time and relive the past.

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How does Nick describe the atmosphere when Gatsby and Daisy are together?

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Tense yet filled with unspoken emotions.

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What does Gatsby's nervousness reveal about his feelings for Daisy?

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It shows his deep emotional investment and fear of rejection.

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What role does Nick play in the reunion of Gatsby and Daisy?

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He acts as a facilitator and observer of their relationship.