The Great Gatsby: Chapter 6

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Who is Dan Cody?

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A wealthy copper magnate who mentors Jay Gatsby.

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What is Gatsby's real name?

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James Gatz.

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What was Gatsby doing on the shore of Lake Superior in his younger days?

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Working as a clamdigger and salmon fisherman.

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What is the reason behind Gatsby's extravagant parties?

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To impress Daisy and win her back.

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Which statement is NOT true about Gatsby's background?

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He inherited his wealth from a distant relative.

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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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What is the significance of the Valley of Ashes?

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

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Who is Nick Carraway?

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The narrator of The Great Gatsby and a cousin of Daisy Buchanan.

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What does Gatsby's mansion represent?

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Gatsby's wealth, status, and his desire to impress Daisy.

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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.