The Great Gatsby Overview

What was the advice given to Nick by his father?

• He reminded Nick that not everyone's had all of the advantages that he's had and that he shouldn't be judgmental of others.
• He told Nick that it's okay to judge others because they don't understand the life he's had.
• Nick's dad didn't really give him any advice because they do not have a close relationship.
• He reminded Nick that he should be proud of all the advantages he's had and it's okay to brag about them to others.

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What is Nick's social class/background?

• He is very poor and live in poverty.
• He is upper-middle class. His family has money, but not at the level of the Buchanan family.
• He is exactly the definition of middle class. Not too rich, but not too p

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How did Nick's family make its money?

• The family has been rich from generation to generation.
• The family owns a cluster of hardware stores in the midwest.
• The family runs restaurants all around town.
• The family won the lottery.

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When Nick returns from the war, why does he decide to go East?

• Because going West was not an option. There were too many enemies of his in the West.
• There were more job opportunities available than anywhere else because there are more money. 
• He wanted to be closer to his family where he felt he would have more support. 
• He was uncertain what to do with himself and figured there was opportunity on Wall Street.

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Who is Jordan Baker?

• She is a family friend of the Fitzgerald's and has been part of their family for years. 
• She is Daisy's sister.
• She is Daisy's friend and a professional golfer. 
• She is Daisy's worst enemy and a professional golfer.

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Chapter 2 opens with the description of the "valley of ashes". Literally, what is the valley of ashes?

• It is the industrial section that separates the fashionable West and East Eggs from Manhattan. It's gray and covered in ashes/soot from all the factories in the area. 
• The road that Nick travels on every day. It's covered in ashes from all the house fires that occurred in those neighborhoods. 
• A long road that separates the two Eggs where many people have passed away. 
• I literally have no idea. 

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How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?

• Nick and Tom served in the war together. He met Daisy at their wedding.
• Nick and Daisy went to school together. Daisy was dating Tom.
• He met them through a friend of his parents in Chicago.
• Daisy and Nick are cousins. Nick and Tom knew each other from school.

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What kind of person is Daisy?

• Daisy is flighty and very superficial.
• Daisy is an intellectual.
• Daisy is a down-to-earth, sweet, naive young woman.
• Daisy is just plain mean.

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What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom?

• Tom is terminally ill.
• Tom is in trouble with the police.
• Tom is connected with criminals.
• Tom is having an affair.

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True or False:  Did Nick Carraway serve in WWI?

• True
• False

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