The Great Gatsby ch. 1-3

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Who is the narrator of the story?

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Nick Carroway

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"Whenever you feel like criticizing any one...just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had." This stresses the importance of being

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Tolerant

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'Anyhow, he gives large parties,' said Jordan, changing the subject with an urban distaste for the concrete

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deep; thoughtful

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What is the only difference between the West Egg and East Egg?

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old wealth v. new wealth

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How does Jay Gatsby recognize Nick?

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they both served the war

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What does the quote "I wanted no more riotous excursions with privileged glimpses into the human heart." tell us about Nick's character?

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He wants to be settled.

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Which word best describes Tom Buchanan? Gentle, Quiet, Reserved, Arrogant

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Arrogant

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What effect does the diction in the quote "When I looked once more for Gatsby he had vanished, and I was alone again in the unquiet darkness." have on characterization?

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It makes Gatsby seem mysterious.

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Who is Myrtle?

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Tom's mistress

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Which quote below best shows that Myrtle is materialistic? Options: "She smiled slowly and, walking through her husband as if he were a ghost, shook hands with Tom, looking him flush in the eye."(26), "'I married him [her husband] because I thought he was a gentleman,' she said finally. 'I thought he knew something about breeding, but he wasn't fit to lick my shoe...He borrowed somebody's best suit to get married in..."(34-35), "'Come on,' she urged, 'I'll telephone my sister Catherine. She's said to be beautiful by people who ought to know.'"(28), "'I want to get one of those dogs,' she said earnestly. 'I want to get one for the apartment. They're nice to have - a dog'"(27)

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'I married him [her husband] because I thought he was a gentleman,' she said finally. 'I thought he knew something about breeding, but he wasn't fit to lick my shoe...He borrowed somebody's best suit to get married in..."(34-35)