The Great Gatsby Test - Form B

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What is the 'valley of ashes'?

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A barren area between West Egg and the East River filled with ashes.

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How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?

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Daisy and Nick are cousins. Nick and Tom knew each other from college.

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What does Gatsby look at across the bay?

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A green light.

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When does The Great Gatsby take place?

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1920s.

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What role does the past play in Gatsby's plans for the future?

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It is the foundation of his entire life's ambition.

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What does the green light symbolize in The Great Gatsby?

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Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future.

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Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?

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Nick Carraway.

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What is the significance of the title 'The Great Gatsby'?

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It reflects Gatsby's larger-than-life persona and the American Dream.

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What does the character of Tom Buchanan represent?

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Old money, privilege, and moral decay.

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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 shown to be unattainable.