Gatsby chapter 1 & 2

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What does Jordan Baker reveal about Tom Buchanan?

Back

Tom is having an affair.

Front

What action does Tom take when Myrtle mentions Daisy's name?

Back

Tom breaks Myrtle's nose.

Front

How is Tom Buchanan described in Chapter 1?

Back

Tom appears athletic, arrogant, and snobby.

Front

What is the significance of the Valley of Ashes in the story?

Back

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

Front

Where do Tom, Nick, and Myrtle go on 158th Street?

Back

They go to the apartment Tom keeps for his mistress.

Front

What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize in the context of the novel?

Back

It symbolizes the desolation and the consequences of the American Dream.

Front

How does Nick Carraway describe himself in relation to others?

Back

Nick describes himself as someone who reserves judgment about others.

Front

What is the relationship between Tom Buchanan and Daisy?

Back

Tom and Daisy are married, but Tom is unfaithful.

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What does Myrtle's character represent in the novel?

Back

Myrtle represents the desire for wealth and social status.

Front

How does Fitzgerald use setting to enhance the themes in the novel?

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Fitzgerald uses settings like East Egg and West Egg to contrast old money and new money.