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What is the font size of MLA?
Size 12
Why would Nick think his house is on fire?
Gatsby's house was lit up so bright.
What does Gatsby notice about Daisy’s voice?
It sounds like money.
Why does Gatsby not want to drain the pool today?
Gatsby did not use it all summer.
Name one symbol of the story that deals with color? What does it mean?
Green light; yellow car; pink suit; white clothes; grey ashes.
What is the font of MLA Formatting?
Times New Roman
What does Gatsby do when Daisy first arrives at Nick's house?
Goes out the back door in the rain, knocks / comes through the front door.
How has Gatsby earned most of his money?
Bootlegging, illegal selling of alcohol.
Where did George get the dog leash?
From Myrtle's dog that Tom gave her.
What is the symbolism between Daisy and her name?
Daisy refers to a white flower, symbolizing her purity and innocence.
What is in the MLA Header Matter? The top left corner.
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What is Gatsby's real name? Where is he really from?
James Gatz; North Dakota
Why does George Wilson need money from Tom?
George Wilson wanted money to buy a car to get Myrtle out of New York.
Who gets unalived in the book and how?
Myrtle - hit by a car
Gatsby - George shots him
George - unalives himself
What does the clock symbolize when Gatsby knocks it over in Nick's house?
Time, Gatsby's desire to go back in time.
Define Canonical text?
Texts that are considered to be the most important for a particular time period; Influenced future writers; capture social significance.
Who is Dan Cody?
Gatsby’s mentor that he worked under for five years on Cody’s boat. He threw lavish parties and was a drunk.
Why does Tom manipulate George Wilson into believing Gatsby is responsible for Myrtle's death?
To cover up his affair with Myrtle.
Who attended Gatsby’s funeral?
Nick, Owl Eyes, Gatsby's father, and a few servants.
Who is the green light symbol for?
Anyone with a dream.
What is Historical Context?
The political, social, cultural, and economic conditions during a time period.
What does Gatsby show Daisy in his house that she cries over AND why does she cry?
English shirts; They are exotic and show Gatsby's wealth.
How does class status affect the love triangle between Tom, Gatsby, and Daisy. What message is Fitzgerald trying to send?
Daisy did not marry Gatsby because he was poor despite their love for one another. Tom looks at Gatsby as lesser than because of how he makes his money. Tom and Daisy are married because they both have 'Old Money.'
Why was Nick in charge of Gatsby’s body and funeral?
Nick is the only true friend of Gatsby.
What is the significance of Nick's 30th birthday?
The end of the 1920s, the end of the novel, the end of the party.