The Great Gatsby Chapter 3

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What happened to the car that went off the road?

Back

It lost its wheel.

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Why is Nick momentarily embarrassed at the party?

Back

He speaks to a man he does not know is Gatsby.

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Why did Gatsby recognize Nick?

Back

He recognized him from the war.

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At the party, whom does Gatsby call aside for a private conversation?

Back

Jordan Baker.

Front

At the end of the party most couples end up doing what?

Back

Arguing.

Front

What is the significance of Gatsby's parties?

Back

They symbolize the excess and moral decay of the Jazz Age.

Front

How does Nick describe Gatsby's smile?

Back

As one that conveys understanding and reassurance.

Front

What does the green light symbolize in the novel?

Back

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

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What role does Jordan Baker play in the story?

Back

She serves as a connection between Nick and Gatsby and represents the new woman of the 1920s.

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What does the valley of ashes represent?

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