Flashcard on The Great Gatsby

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What college did Nick and Tom attend?

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Yale University.

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Identify the character described in the quotation: 'You remind me of a—of a rose, an absolute rose.'

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Nick Carraway.

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Identify the speaker: 'Well, I’ve had a very bad time, Nick, and I’m pretty cynical about everything.'

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Daisy Buchanan.

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Identify the speaker: 'In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since.'

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Nick Carraway.

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Where does Nick live?

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West Egg.

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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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Describe the character of Jay Gatsby.

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Gatsby is a wealthy and mysterious man known for his lavish parties and his obsession with Daisy Buchanan.

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What does the Valley of Ashes represent 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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Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?

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Nick Carraway.

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What is the main theme of The Great Gatsby?

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The American Dream and its disillusionment.