Gatsby- Chapters 5-7

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What do Daisy and Gatsby do at Gatsby's party?

Back

They dance together.

Front

The idea that a person can come from nothing and become successful is the ________________________.

Back

American Dream.

Front

What did George do to Myrtle?

Back

He locked her in her room because he suspects she is having an affair.

Front

Which of these statements about other characters' reactions to Myrtle's death is true?

Back

Tom's first instinct is to protect himself. Later he cries.

Front

Who shows up on horseback at Gatsby's mansion?

Back

Tom and some friends.

Front

What does Gatsby's party symbolize in the context of the American Dream?

Back

It symbolizes the excess and superficiality of wealth.

Front

How does Nick Carraway's perspective influence the narrative?

Back

As the narrator, Nick provides a moral lens through which the events are interpreted.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

How does Fitzgerald portray the theme of social class in these chapters?

Back

Through the contrast between old money (Tom) and new money (Gatsby).

Front

What role does the Valley of Ashes play in the story?

Back

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