The Great Gatsby

Which statement below is most important to the author's overall argument?

• "I'll get somebody for you, Gatsby. Don't worry. Just trust me and I'll get somebody for you -.

• "Blessed are the dead that the rain falls on..."

• "Over the ashheaps the giant eyes of Doctor .J. Eckleburg kept their vigil, but I perceived, after a moment, that other eyes were regarding us with peculiar intensity from less than twenty feet away.

• "Gatsby believed in the green light...It eluded us then, but that's no matter - to-morrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther...And one fine morning -

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What is the difference in how Nick and Tom portray their thoughts about money?

• Nick is newly rich and is humble whereas Tom is from generational money and believes money brings power.

• Nick and Tom both come from generation money but Nick doesn't let it drive him whereas Tom lets money and its perks drive him.

• Nick comes from "old money" and uses it to influence others, but Tom doesn't try to influence others because of his humility.

• Tom's about having all the power that comes with having wealth, and Nick is starting to learn Tom's ways and is moving toward having more power especially with money.

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Based on the following line of text from page 23, what was the author's purpose for including this text.

• To show the difference between the beauty what money can provide versus the beauty that comes with immense struggle.

• To show that gardens can be made of ashes and still produce something.

• To show that the valley of ashes is rough, but has so much potential.

• To show that the valley of ashes will soon die away like an old unkempt garden.

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What can the reader infer about Gatsby's characteristics?

• He chose to be open and would contemplate life whenever he could.

• He always bemoaned and found an excuse for not being forthcoming.

• He was such an honest man that everyone considered him as a hero.

• He was blinded by his own dream which caused him not to distinguish between reality and fantasy.

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Who was driving the car that killed Myrtle?

• Gatsby

• Tom

• Nick

• Daisy

What event takes place at Tom and Daisy Buchanan's home in Chapter 7?

• A dinner party

• A picnic

• A funeral

• A wedding

Where do Nick, Tom and Myrtle go?

• Tom’s favorite restaurant

• Nick’s office

• The dealer where Tom bought his last car

• The apartment Tom rents and always takes his mistress to

What can the reader infer as to why Nick heard Gatsby's voice when he was planning the funeral?

• Nick has some mental disorders and was hearing things that were not really there.

• Nick was in-tuned with Gatsby and deeply understood him and what he would have really wanted.

• Nick was listening to sounds from the party and could pick out Gatsby's voice.

• Nick and Gatsby were one in the same, so it was easy to hear Gatsby's voice.

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What can the reader infer about Myrtle Wilson?

• She was helpful and tried to make friends with everyone.

• She wanted to advance herself and did what she could support her husband.

• She was faithful and did all she could to prove herself.

• She had desires to advance in her social status but felt held down.

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According to George Wilson, what do the Eyes of Dr. Eckleburg symbolize?

• Represents God staring down and judging the immoral behavior of all.

• Represent the advancement of advertising and how creative advertisers must be to attract customers.

• Represent the isolation of living in the valley of ashes.

• Represent how everyone sees what is happening and people need to start doing something their ways.