Great Gatsby Chapters 1-3

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Why does Myrtle regret marrying her husband, Wilson?

Back

Because he is poor.

Front

'An indirect and usually derogatory hint, allusion or insinuation':

Back

Innuendo.

Front

'A person one has met but does not know well':

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Acquaintance.

Front

Nick realizes that he was one of the few guests who had been _______.

Back

Invited to the party.

Front

The narrator lives in:

Back

West Egg.

Front

What does Gatsby's mansion symbolize in the novel?

Back

The excess and emptiness of the American Dream.

Front

Describe the significance of the green light in The Great Gatsby.

Back

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

Front

What is the social class distinction between East Egg and West Egg?

Back

East Egg is home to old money, while West Egg is home to new money.

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How does Nick Carraway describe himself at the beginning of the novel?

Back

As someone who reserves judgment.

Front

What is the significance of the Valley of Ashes?

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