The Great Gatsby Chapter 7

Front

Why does Gatsby stay at Tom's after the accident?

Back

Because he wanted to make sure Daisy was safe.

Front

How does Daisy react after Tom confronts Gatsby about his bootlegging past?

Back

She starts to 'pull into herself' and just wants to leave.

Front

How does Myrtle die?

Back

She was hit by a car.

Front

What does Nick suddenly realize after the argument?

Back

It's his 30th birthday.

Front

Who actually ran Myrtle over?

Back

Daisy.

Front

What is the significance of Gatsby's parties in the novel?

Back

They symbolize the excess and emptiness of the Jazz Age.

Front

How does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock represent Gatsby's hopes?

Back

It symbolizes Gatsby's unattainable dreams and desires.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

How does Fitzgerald use weather to reflect the characters' emotions?

Back

The weather often mirrors the tension and mood of the scenes, such as the heat during confrontations.

Front

What does the character of Tom Buchanan represent in the novel?

Back

He represents the old money class and the moral decay of the American elite.