"The Great Gatsby"--Chapter 2

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What is the main character's name in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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Jay Gatsby.

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What does the 'valley of ashes' symbolize in the story?

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

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Who is Tom Buchanan?

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A wealthy, arrogant man and the husband of Daisy Buchanan.

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What does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock represent?

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Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future.

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Who is Daisy Buchanan?

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Gatsby's love interest and Tom's wife.

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What is the significance of the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?

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They symbolize the eyes of God, watching over the moral decay of society.

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What does Gatsby's mansion represent?

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Gatsby's wealth and his desire to win Daisy's love.

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Who is Myrtle Wilson?

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Tom's mistress and the wife of George Wilson.

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What is the setting of 'The Great Gatsby'?

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The story is set in the 1920s on Long Island, New York.

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What does the term 'American Dream' refer to in the novel?

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The idea that anyone can achieve success and prosperity through hard work.