The Great Gatsby Ch. 8-9

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Who does Wilson believe killed Myrtle?

Back

Gatsby

Front

True or False: Gatsby was running toward his dream, not realizing it was behind him.

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True

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What do the eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleburg represent in the context of the story?

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God looking down at the moral decay of America

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Where did Tom and Daisy Buchanan go after the events of the story?

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We don't know.

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What did James Gatz's notes in his book indicate about him?

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He had goals for himself and was willing to work for them.

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What is the significance of Gatsby's dream?

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It represents the unattainable ideal and the American Dream's corruption.

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How does Nick Carraway describe Gatsby's parties?

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They are extravagant and filled with people, but ultimately empty and superficial.

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What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize?

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

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What role does Daisy Buchanan play in Gatsby's life?

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She is the object of his obsession and represents his idealized dream.

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What is the outcome of Gatsby's pursuit of his dream?

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It leads to his downfall and tragic death.