The Great Gatsby Final Review

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Who is Michaelis?

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Friend and neighbor of George Wilson.

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How does George come to Gatsby's house?

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After first coming to Tom's house to confront him.

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What does the phrase 'Young men didn't ... drift coolly out of nowhere and buy a palace on Long Island Sound' describe?

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It describes Gatsby.

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What did Tom tell Gatsby during their confrontation?

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'What kind of a row are you trying to cause in my house anyhow?'

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How did Tom expose Gatsby in front of Daisy?

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He told everyone how Gatsby made his money.

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What is the significance of Gatsby's parties?

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They symbolize his wealth and his desire to attract Daisy.

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What does the green light represent in The Great Gatsby?

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

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Who narrates The Great Gatsby?

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Nick Carraway.

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

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The idea that anyone can achieve success and prosperity through hard work, which is ultimately critiqued in the novel.

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What role does the Valley of Ashes play in the novel?

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