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1
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What does Nick receive an invitation to in Chapter 3?

A

One of Gatsby’s extravagant parties

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True or False: Gatsby’s parties are attended by many wealthy and famous people.

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True

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What is the atmosphere like at Gatsby’s party?

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Lavish and chaotic

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4
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Fill in the blank: Gatsby’s real name is ______.

A

James Gatz

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5
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What color is associated with Gatsby’s car?

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Yellow

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6
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Who does Nick meet at the party who claims to know Gatsby?

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Jordan Baker

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

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He finds him mysterious and charismatic.

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True or False: Nick is impressed by the wealth and excess at the party.

A

False

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What does Gatsby’s party reveal about the 1920s American society?

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It showcases the era’s decadence and moral decay.

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Who does Nick describe as ‘the most beautiful woman in the room’?

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Jordan Baker

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What does Nick learn about Gatsby’s past during the party?

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Gatsby came from humble beginnings.

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12
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Fill in the blank: Gatsby’s parties are known for their ______.

A

Opulence

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What does Nick do when he first arrives at the party?

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He feels out of place and observes the guests.

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14
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Who does Nick encounter that is drunk and looking for Gatsby?

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A man named Owl Eyes

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What does Owl Eyes discover about Gatsby’s library?

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The books are real and unread.

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How does Gatsby react when he finally meets Nick?

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He seems shy and reserved.

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What does Nick describe as a ‘roaring’ sound?

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The laughter and music at Gatsby’s party.

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True or False: Gatsby is directly involved in the chaos of his parties.

A

False

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What does Nick think about the people who attend Gatsby’s parties?

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They are superficial and not genuinely interested in Gatsby.

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Fill in the blank: Gatsby’s parties symbolize the ______ of the Jazz Age.

A

Excess

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21
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What does Nick notice about the guests’ behavior at the party?

A

They are often careless and reckless.

22
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What is the primary theme explored in Chapter 3?

A

The illusion of the American Dream.

23
Q

Who does Nick describe as ‘a lady with an air of mystery’?

A

Jordan Baker

24
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What does Nick ultimately think of Gatsby by the end of Chapter 3?

A

He admires Gatsby’s hope despite his flaws.

25
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What is the significance of the party’s ending?

A

It highlights the emptiness of the guests’ lives.

26
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What is Gatsby’s attitude towards his guests?

A

He is distant and does not engage with them personally.

27
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What does Nick discover about Gatsby’s wealth?

A

It is acquired through questionable means.

28
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Fill in the blank: Gatsby’s mansion is located in ______.

A

West Egg

29
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True or False: Gatsby is a veteran of World War I.

A

True

30
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What does Gatsby’s background reveal about his character?

A

He is self-made and ambitious.

31
Q

What does Nick think of the way Gatsby’s party is organized?

A

He finds it disorganized and chaotic.

32
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Who is the first guest Nick speaks to at the party?

A

A woman he doesn’t know.

33
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What does Gatsby’s wealth ultimately represent?

A

The corruption of the American Dream.

34
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What does Nick compare Gatsby’s parties to?

A

A carnival.

35
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Fill in the blank: Gatsby’s parties are often described as ______.

A

Extravagant

36
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How does Nick feel about the guests’ treatment of Gatsby?

A

He feels it is disrespectful and ungrateful.

37
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What is the main reason Nick attends Gatsby’s party?

A

He wants to see Gatsby.

38
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What does the car accident during the party symbolize?

A

The recklessness of the guests.

39
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What does Nick’s invitation to the party signify?

A

His connection to Gatsby.

40
Q

True or False: Nick has a good time at Gatsby’s party.

A

False

41
Q

What does Jordan Baker represent in the story?

A

The modern woman of the 1920s.

42
Q

Fill in the blank: Gatsby’s parties are a reflection of ______.

A

The Jazz Age

43
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What does Nick find ironic about Gatsby’s wealth?

A

He is lonely despite his riches.

44
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How does Gatsby’s past influence his character?

A

It drives his desire for success and acceptance.

45
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What does Nick think about the American Dream after attending the party?

A

He sees it as flawed and unattainable.

46
Q

What literary device is prominent in the description of Gatsby’s parties?

A

Imagery

47
Q

What does the contrast between West Egg and East Egg signify?

A

The divide between old money and new money.

48
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Who does Nick say is ‘the most interesting character’ he meets?

A

Gatsby

49
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What does the party’s chaos foreshadow?

A

The eventual downfall of Gatsby.

50
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What does Nick’s perspective as an outsider provide to the narrative?

A

An objective view of Gatsby and his world.

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