The Great Gatsby Ch. 8 & 9

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What does 'nebulous' mean?

Back

Unclear or ill-defined.

Front

What are Daisy and Tom doing at the end of chapter 7?

Back

They are talking and conspiring at the dinner table.

Front

Who is Henry Gatz in relation to Gatsby?

Back

He is Gatsby's father.

Front

Where did Tom and Daisy Buchanan go after the events of the story?

Back

We don't know.

Front

What does 'ashen' mean?

Back

Pale from illness or emotion.

Front

What is the significance of Gatsby's father in the story?

Back

He represents Gatsby's humble beginnings and the contrast to Gatsby's lavish lifestyle.

Front

What event leads to the climax of the story in Chapter 7?

Back

The confrontation at the Plaza Hotel.

Front

How does Gatsby's dream relate to the American Dream?

Back

Gatsby's dream symbolizes the pursuit of wealth and status, reflecting the broader American Dream.

Front

What is the role of the green light in the novel?

Back

It symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future, particularly his desire for Daisy.

Front

What does the valley of ashes represent?

Back

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