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What was Gatsby's real college experience?

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He attended St. Olaf's in Minnesota and worked at college as a janitor.

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What did Dan Cody share with Gatsby?

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He taught him how to act like a rich man and gave him advice.

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How much was Gatsby supposed to inherit from Dan Cody?

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$25,000.

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How does Gatsby respond to Nick's statement that he cannot repeat the past?

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"Of course you can, old sport."

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What does Tom Buchanan originally think Gatsby's line of business is?

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A bootlegger.

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What is the significance of Gatsby's inheritance from Cody?

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It symbolizes Gatsby's lost opportunities and the unattainable American Dream.

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How does Gatsby's background influence his character?

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Gatsby's humble beginnings drive his desire for wealth and status.

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What role does Nick Carraway play in the story?

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He serves as the narrator and provides insight into Gatsby's life and the world of the wealthy.

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What does the green light symbolize in the novel?

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It represents Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future, particularly his desire for Daisy.

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How does Fitzgerald portray the American Dream in The Great Gatsby?

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Fitzgerald critiques the idea of the American Dream as ultimately unattainable and corrupted by materialism.

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