The Great Gatsby: Understanding Chapters 1-3

What does the green light symbolize in the context of Gatsby's character and his aspirations?

• Gatsby's envy of Tom's wealth

• The American Dream and Gatsby's hopes for the future

• Daisy's approval of Gatsby's wealth

• The environmental movement of the 1920s

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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How is the setting of the Valley of Ashes described and what does it symbolize?

• A lush, green area that represents hope

• A grey, desolate wasteland that symbolizes the moral decay hidden by the beautiful facades of the East and West Egg

• A bustling urban area that represents the American Dream

• A quiet, suburban neighborhood that symbolizes traditional American values

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Which literary device is predominantly used in Nick Carraway's description of Gatsby's parties?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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What theme is most evident in the relationship between Tom and Daisy Buchanan?

• The power of love to overcome obstacles

• The destructive nature of wealth

• The importance of social status

• The emptiness of the American Dream

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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

• As judgmental and biased

• As tolerant, inclined to reserve judgment

• As wealthy and arrogant

• As poor and envious

What is the significance of the setting in East Egg vs. West Egg?

• East Egg represents new money, while West Egg represents old money

• East Egg represents traditional values, while West Egg represents moral decay

• East Egg represents old money, while West Egg represents new money

• There is no significant difference between the two settings

Which character is described as having "arrogant eyes" and a "cruel body"?

• Nick Carraway

• Jay Gatsby

• Tom Buchanan

• George Wilson

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CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the weather symbolize in the first three chapters of "The Great Gatsby"?

• The emotional climate of the characters

• The unpredictability of love

• The economic status of the characters

• The passage of time

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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How does Daisy Buchanan react when she hears Gatsby's name for the first time in the novel?

• She is indifferent

• She is visibly shaken and nervous

• She expresses happiness and excitement

• She becomes angry and leaves the room

What literary device is used in the description of the Buchanan's house as a "cheerful red-and-white Georgian Colonial mansion"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Imagery

• Alliteration

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