The Great Gatsby Final Exam

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What is Gatsby's real name?

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James Gatz

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What decision does the narrator make by the end of the novel?

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Return to the Midwest

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What does Gatsby want Daisy to say in the Plaza Hotel?

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She never loved Tom.

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What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?

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She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently.

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What does Daisy hope for her daughter?

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"I hope she's a beautiful little fool."

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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, particularly his desire for Daisy.

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How does Fitzgerald portray the American Dream in the novel?

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As a flawed ideal that leads to disillusionment and moral decay.

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

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

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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 eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?

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They represent the eyes of God watching over the corruption of society.