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What did Gatsby acquire from Dan?

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Experience and knowledge, and a place to live.

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What is Jay Gatsby's real name?

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James Gatz.

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Who is Mr. Wolfshiem?

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He is a racketeer and a business associate of Gatsby's. He fixed the 1919 World Series.

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What does Gatsby invite Nick to do with him?

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Take a dip in the pool.

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Who tells Gatsby, 'You can't repeat the past'?

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Nick.

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What is the significance of the green light in The Great Gatsby?

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

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How does Gatsby's past influence his present actions?

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Gatsby's past as James Gatz drives his ambition to reinvent himself and pursue wealth to win Daisy's love.

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

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

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How does Fitzgerald use color symbolism in The Great Gatsby?

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Colors like green, white, and yellow symbolize various themes such as hope, purity, and corruption.

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What does the character of Daisy Buchanan represent?

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Daisy represents the idealized woman and the American Dream, but also its emptiness and superficiality.