The Great Gatsby Chapter 6

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Where was Gatsby born?

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A farm in North Dakota.

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Why is Gatsby upset after the party?

Back

Daisy does not have a good time.

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In what year did Gatsby graduate college?

Back

He never graduated.

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What does Tom suspect of Gatsby?

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That he's a bootlegger.

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What does Tom originally think Gatsby's line of business is?

Back

A bootlegger.

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What is the significance of Gatsby's parties?

Back

They symbolize his wealth and his desire to attract Daisy.

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How does Gatsby's past influence his present?

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His humble beginnings drive his ambition and desire for wealth.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What role does the green light play in Gatsby's life?

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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How does Fitzgerald use symbolism in The Great Gatsby?

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Symbolism is used to convey deeper meanings, such as the green light symbolizing unattainable dreams.

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What is the American Dream as portrayed in The Great Gatsby?

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The American Dream is depicted as a flawed ideal, where wealth does not guarantee happiness.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7