9.01 Gatsby Chapter 1 & 2 Flashcard Reading Quiz

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How does the narrator describe Gatsby?

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Gatsby had an extraordinary gift for hope, and a romantic readiness.

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From where did the narrator come and why?

Back

From the Midwest to study the bond business.

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Describe Tom. What is our impression of him in Chapter 1?

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He has an athletic build and an arrogant attitude. He is an old-money snob.

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Describe the Buchanan's house.

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It is a formal and traditional colonial Georgian mansion.

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How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?

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Daisy and Nick are cousins. Nick and Tom knew each other from school.

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What is the significance of Gatsby's hope?

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Gatsby's hope symbolizes the American Dream and the pursuit of unattainable goals.

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What role does Nick Carraway play in the story?

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Nick serves as the narrator and provides insight into the lives of the other characters.

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How does Fitzgerald use symbolism in the novel?

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Fitzgerald uses symbols like the green light to represent Gatsby's dreams and desires.

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What is the setting of 'The Great Gatsby'?

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The story is set in the 1920s, primarily in West Egg and East Egg, New York.

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What does the valley of ashes represent?

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