The Great Gatsby: CH 5/6

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Who says, 'I keep it always full of interesting people, night and day. People who do interesting things. Celebrated people'?

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Gatsby

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Why does Nick think his house is on fire when he arrives home at 2am?

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Gatsby's place is all lit up.

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What caused the end of Jay Gatsby's employment with Dan Cody?

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Dan died a week after his mistress came on the boat.

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Who is the picture in Gatsby's room of?

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Dan Cody

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What peculiar quality does Nick associate with the evening of Gatsby's party?

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The party Tom had attended with Daisy at Gatsby's.

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What does Gatsby's extravagant lifestyle symbolize in the novel?

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The American Dream and its corruption.

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How does Nick describe Gatsby's smile?

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As one that conveys understanding and hope.

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

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

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What does the valley of ashes symbolize in the story?

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

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Who is Myrtle Wilson and what role does she play in the story?

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She is Tom Buchanan's mistress and represents the desire for a better life.