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1
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Who is the narrator of ‘The Great Gatsby’?

A

Nick Carraway

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What is the setting of Chapter 1?

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West Egg and East Egg, Long Island, New York in the summer of 1922

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3
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True or False: Nick Carraway comes from a wealthy family.

A

True

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4
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What does Nick do for a living?

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He works in the bond business.

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5
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What is the name of Nick’s cousin?

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Daisy Buchanan

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6
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Who is Daisy married to?

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Tom Buchanan

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7
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Fill in the blank: Tom Buchanan is described as a ________ man.

A

wealthy

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8
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What does Tom represent in the novel?

A

Old money and privilege

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9
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True or False: Daisy is unhappy in her marriage.

A

True

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10
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What is the significance of the green light in Chapter 1?

A

It symbolizes Gatsby’s hope and dreams for the future.

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11
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How does Nick describe the valley of ashes?

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As a desolate area between West Egg and New York City.

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12
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What does the valley of ashes represent?

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

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13
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Who does Nick see at the end of Chapter 1?

A

Jay Gatsby

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14
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What gesture does Gatsby make towards the green light?

A

He reaches out towards it.

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15
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What type of party does Tom take Nick to in Chapter 1?

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A party at the apartment in New York City.

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16
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Who is Myrtle Wilson?

A

Tom’s mistress.

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17
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What does Daisy hope for her daughter?

A

That she will be a fool, so she can be happy.

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18
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Fill in the blank: Nick lives in a small house in ________.

A

West Egg

19
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What is Nick’s opinion of Gatsby at the end of Chapter 1?

A

He finds Gatsby intriguing and mysterious.

20
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What does Tom’s behavior reveal about his character?

A

He is aggressive and has a sense of entitlement.

21
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True or False: Nick is impressed by the wealth of the Buchanans.

A

False

22
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Who is Jordan Baker?

A

A professional golfer and friend of Daisy.

23
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What does Nick learn about Jordan Baker’s character?

A

She is dishonest.

24
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What does Nick’s father tell him about judging others?

A

To reserve judgment about others.

25
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What does the color white symbolize in Chapter 1?

A

Purity and innocence, often associated with Daisy.

26
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What does Tom’s affair with Myrtle signify?

A

The moral decay of the upper class.

27
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Fill in the blank: Nick describes the Buchanans’ mansion as ________.

A

grand

28
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What does the weather symbolize during Tom and Daisy’s dinner?

A

The tension and unease in their relationship.

29
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What is the significance of the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?

A

They symbolize the eyes of God watching over the corruption of society.

30
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What does Gatsby’s smile symbolize?

A

Hope and promise.

31
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What does Nick mean when he refers to the ‘American Dream’?

A

The idea that anyone can achieve success through hard work.

32
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True or False: Nick is drawn to the lifestyle of the wealthy.

A

False

33
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What is the tone of Nick’s narrative in Chapter 1?

A

Reflective and critical.

34
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Who does Nick see in the distance at the end of Chapter 1?

A

Gatsby standing on the shore.

35
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What does Daisy’s voice symbolize?

A

Wealth and allure.

36
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What does Nick’s initial impression of Tom reveal about him?

A

Tom is domineering and arrogant.

37
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Fill in the blank: Nick describes himself as ________ in contrast to others.

A

non-judgmental

38
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What is the central theme introduced in Chapter 1?

A

The American Dream and its disillusionment.

39
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What is Nick’s relationship with Daisy?

A

They are cousins.

40
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What is the first impression of Gatsby in Chapter 1?

A

He is mysterious and distant.

41
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What does the Buchanans’ home represent?

A

The old money aristocracy.

42
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What is the purpose of Nick’s visit to East Egg?

A

To reconnect with Daisy and Tom.

43
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True or False: The chapter ends with a sense of hope.

A

False

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