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The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

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- Chapter 1
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- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
Characters
Main Ideas
- Themes
- Motifs
- Symbols
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- Protagonist
- Antagonist
- Setting
- Genre
- Allusions
- Style
- Point of View
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- What Does the Green Light Mean?
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- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
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1 of 5
Whom does Nick meet before Gatsby's funeral?

Gatsby's mother
Gatsby's father
Gatsby's estranged wife
Gatsby's son

2 of 5
Which statement best characterizes Tom's feelings toward Gatsby's death?

He blames himself.
He thinks it was unfortunate but inevitable.
He thinks Gatsby deserved it.
He wishes he would have been the one to die.

3 of 5
What does Nick conclude about the Buchanans?

He thinks they are spoiled and destructive.
He thinks deep down they are sweet people.
He pities them because they lead empty lives.
He envies their position and wealth.

4 of 5
How does Jordan react to Nick breaking up with her?

She becomes hysterical.
She is indifferent.
She claims to have another lover.
She punches him in the eye.

5 of 5
What does Nick consider the East to be?

The birthplace of the American dream
Grotesque
Overrated
Peaceful and quaint

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