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The Great Gatsby
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The Great Gatsby
by:
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Summary
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What Does the Ending Mean?
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
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Jay Gatsby
Nick Carraway
Daisy Buchanan
Tom Buchanan
Jordan Baker
Myrtle Wilson
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What Does the Green Light Mean?
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The American Dream
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 4
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Nick Carraway
Jay Gatsby
Daisy Buchanan
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Jordan Baker
Myrtle Wilson
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Gatsby and the Jazz Age
Modernism and Realism in The Great Gatsby
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Character List Quick Quiz
1
of 5
What is Nick’s attitude toward Gatsby?
Nick thinks he’s dishonest and lacking in taste, but still compelling.
Nick is constantly frustrated by Gatsby.
Nick is indifferent toward Gatsby, but enjoys his parties.
Nick sees Gatsby as his doorway to a more exciting life.
2
of 5
What best describes Tom?
Charming and mysterious
Arrogant and bullying
Quiet and gentle
Loud and gregarious
3
of 5
Where do Daisy and Tom live?
Manhattan
The East Egg
The West Egg
Chicago
4
of 5
What is George Wilson’s attitude toward Myrtle?
He once loved her, but now despises her.
He idealizes her and is tortured by her infidelity.
He is kind to her but does not truly love her.
He feels sorry for her.
5
of 5
Who is Klipspringer?
Gatsby’s mentor
A police officer
Myrtle’s husband
A freeloader
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