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The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Jay Gatsby
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What reason does Nick give for Gatsby's popularity?
People like his dark and mysterious nature.
He regularly throws lavish parties.
He once saved a child from a burning building.
He frequently gives money to the poor.
2
of 5
Who is Owl Eyes?
Gatsby's absentee father
An old man who reveals Gatsby's secret to Nick
Nicks' friend and doctor
A man Nick runs across in Gatsby's library
3
of 5
How do Gatsby and Nick know one another?
They served in the war together.
Gatsby's father was Nick's family's butler.
They went to grade school together.
Gatsby was once married to Nick's sister.
4
of 5
What did Gatsby do before moving to Long Island?
He was a German spy.
He was an Oxford professor.
He was a boxer.
It is unclear.
5
of 5
How does Nick characterize Jordan?
She's a goody-goody.
She's sullen.
She's dishonest.
She's loud.
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