Gatsby Exam Review

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Why did Gatsby buy his mansion?

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He wanted to be across the bay from Daisy.

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Why does Nick think his house is on fire in the beginning of chapter 5?

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Every single one of Gatsby's lights are on.

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Where does Gatsby's reunion with Daisy take place?

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At Nick's house.

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Who are Myrtle and George Wilson?

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Myrtle is Tom’s mistress. George is Myrtle’s husband.

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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 college.

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What does Gatsby's mansion symbolize in the novel?

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Gatsby's wealth and his desire to impress Daisy.

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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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How does the setting of West Egg differ from East Egg?

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West Egg is home to the newly rich, while East Egg is home to the old money elite.

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

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

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What is the importance of the character Nick Carraway?

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He serves as the narrator and provides a moral perspective on the events of the story.