The Great Gatsby, Chapter 4

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What was Tom Buchanan's wedding gift to Daisy?

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A pearl necklace.

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Why did Gatsby choose to move to West Egg?

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To live in the house across from Daisy.

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What does the term 'gonnegtion' signify about Mr. Wolfsheim?

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It shows that Mr. Wolfsheim is not formally educated and mispronounces words.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What happened when Gatsby was pulled over by a police officer?

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The officer apologized once he realized that it is Mr. Gatsby.

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Why did Daisy's parents prevent her from going to New York?

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She was trying to say goodbye to Gatsby before he left for war.

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What does Gatsby's lavish lifestyle represent in the novel?

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The pursuit of the American Dream and the emptiness of wealth.

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How does Nick Carraway describe Gatsby's parties?

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As extravagant and filled with people who do not truly know Gatsby.

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What is the significance of the green light at the end of Daisy's dock?

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

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Who is Meyer Wolfsheim and what is his role in the story?

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He is a business associate of Gatsby, representing the criminal underworld.

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What does Daisy's voice symbolize in the novel?

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It symbolizes wealth and the allure of the American Dream.