The Great Gatsby flashcard

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Where is Gatsby's mansion located?

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West Egg

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In what year is The Great Gatsby set?

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1922

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What are the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg?

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A signboard in the valley of ashes

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Gatsby made his fortune in?

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Organised crime and bootlegging

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What is Nick's home state?

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Minnesota

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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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Who narrates The Great Gatsby?

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Nick Carraway

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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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What does Daisy Buchanan represent in the novel?

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The American Dream and its unattainability.

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What is the relationship between Gatsby and Daisy?

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They were in love before Gatsby went to war, and Gatsby's wealth is an attempt to win her back.