Gatsby Ch 2 Flashcard 2025

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How does Nick's father's advice impact him in Chapter 2?

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Nick is too 'non-judgmental' to confront Tom about cheating on Daisy.

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What real-life location does the 'valley of ashes' represent?

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Queens.

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What happens when Myrtle mentions Daisy's name?

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Tom hits Myrtle and breaks her nose.

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What are the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?

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A billboard advertisement for an eye doctor.

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True or False: Catherine believes Tom and Myrtle plan to get married.

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True; Catherine says they plan on divorcing their spouses and moving out West.

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What does the valley of ashes symbolize in the novel?

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

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Who is Myrtle Wilson?

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Tom's mistress, who is married to George Wilson.

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What does Tom Buchanan represent in the story?

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The arrogance and entitlement of the wealthy elite.

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How does Nick describe Gatsby's parties?

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Extravagant and filled with people who do not know Gatsby.

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

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