Exploring Themes in The Great Gatsby

What is one of the main themes explored in "The Great Gatsby"?

• The importance of family

• The American Dream

• The power of nature

• The role of technology

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Why does Gatsby throw extravagant parties?

• To show off his wealth

• To attract Daisy's attention

• To make new friends

• To celebrate his success

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Summarize the key event that occurs at the end of Chapter 7.

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What does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock symbolize for Gatsby?

• Wealth

• Hope and dreams

• Danger

• Friendship

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How does Nick Carraway's perspective on Gatsby change throughout the novel?

• He becomes more critical of Gatsby's lifestyle

• He grows to admire Gatsby's optimism

• He remains indifferent to Gatsby

• He becomes jealous of Gatsby's wealth

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What inference can be made about Tom Buchanan's character based on his actions?

• He is deeply in love with Daisy

• He is insecure about his social status

• He is a loyal friend

• He is indifferent to wealth

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Identify a theme related to the concept of time in "The Great Gatsby."

• Time heals all wounds

• The past cannot be repeated

• Time is an illusion

• Time is money

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Analyze why Daisy chooses Tom over Gatsby in the end.

• She loves Tom more than Gatsby

• She is afraid of change

• She values security and social status

• She wants to protect her child

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Summarize the significance of the Valley of Ashes in the novel.

• It represents the wealth of the characters

• It symbolizes moral and social decay

• It is a place of hope and dreams

• It is where Gatsby grew up

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What does the character of Jordan Baker represent in the novel?

• Honesty and integrity

• The new woman of the 1920s

• Traditional values

• The working class

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