The Great Gatsby Flashcard, Ch. 1-5

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What year do the events in 'The Great Gatsby' take place?

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1922

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Who is the mysterious young man that throws incredible parties and lives next to Nick?

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Jay Gatsby

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What two pieces of evidence does Gatsby show Nick to prove his life story is true?

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A war medal and a photo of his days at Oxford University.

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Where do Daisy and Tom live in relation to Gatsby and Nick?

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Across the Long Island Sound.

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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 significance of Jay Gatsby's parties?

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They symbolize the excess and decadence of the Jazz Age.

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What does the green light represent in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future, particularly his desire for Daisy.

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What is the relationship between Tom Buchanan and Daisy?

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They are married, but Tom is having an affair.

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What does Nick think of Gatsby when he first meets him?

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He finds Gatsby to be charming and mysterious.

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What is the Valley of Ashes?

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A desolate area representing the moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.