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Final Test Flashcards

1
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Who is the author of the great Gatsby?

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F. Scott Fitzgerald

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When and where does the novel take place?

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Summer of 1922 in Long Island, New York.

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Describe jay gatsbys background and his motivations throughout the story

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Mysterious, loves daisy

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Discuss the significance of the green light symbol in the novel

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Hope, American dream

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How does Nick caraway contribute to the narrative as the narrator?

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Inside perspective, moral compass

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Analyze the character of daisy Buchanan and her role in the story

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Shallow, drives plot

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What is the valley of ashes and what does it symbolize?

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Desolate, moral decay

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Importance of the eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleburg in the novel

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Moral judgement, American dream

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9
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Discuss the themes of the American dream and disillusionment in the story

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Pursuit, disillusionment

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Describe the relationship between to, buchanan and Jay Gatsby

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Rivals, daisys affection

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How does Gatsby acquire his wealth?

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Illegally, through bootlegging and gambling

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What is the significance of gatsbys parties

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They show ase his wealth and serve as a means to attract daisy

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Describe Tom buchanans personality

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Arrogant, aggressive, racist

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How does daisy react to gatsbys wealth?

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Initially impressed, but ultimately chooses stability with tom

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What is the valley of ashes

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A desolate, industrial area

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What does the green light symbol is to Gatsby?

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Hope, longing for daisy, and the American dream

17
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Why does Gatsby pursue daisy?

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He believes she represents his idealized vision of success and happiness

18
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How does the novel any for Gatsby?

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Tragically, he is killed by George Wilson, who believes Gatsby killed his wife.

19
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What does Nick realize about the people around him by the end of the novel?

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They are shallow and morally bankrupt

20
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How does the novel critique the American dream?

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It shows the pursuit of wealth and status can lead to emptiness and disillusionment.

21
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What is the significance of the eyes of TJ Eckleburg?

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Symbolize moral decay and the hollowness of the American dream.

22
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Describe Nick caraways relationship with Jay Gatsby

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Initially admires him but becomes disillusioned with his dishonesty.

23
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How does Tom react when he discovers daisys affair with Gatsby

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He confronts Gatsby and exposes him criminal activities

24
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What role does Jordan baker play in the novel?

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She is a cynical golfer and daisys friend who reveals Tom’s affair

25
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How does Myrtle die

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She is hit by gatsbys car, driven by daisy, but George Wilson believes it was Gatsby.

26
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How does the novel explore the theme of social class?

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Depicts the divide between old and new money and the desire to climb the social ladder.

27
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What is the role of eat and west egg in the novel?

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East egg: represents old wealth and social privilege

West egg: new wealth and ambition

28
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How does daisys voice contribute to the novels atmosphere

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Her voice is described as enchanting and alluring, adding to the sense of allure and illusion.

29
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What does gatsbys funeral reveal about his character?

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Despite his extravagant lifestyle, only a few people attend, highlighting his loneliness and isolation.

30
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Discuss the significance of the title “the great Gatsby” in relation to the character

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The title suggests gatsbys greater than life persona and his aspirations for greatness, despite his flaws and eventual downfall

31
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How does the motif of the eyes recur throughout the novel?

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Eyes symbolize judgement, surveillance, and the characters awareness of being watches
D, ref,eating themes of morality and perception.

32
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What is the role of social commentary?

A

Fitzgerald critiques the excesses and moral emptiness of the jazz age while exploring universal themes of love, ambition, and disillusionment

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