Elements from the Roaring Twenties seen in Gatsby's parties
Exotic shows, singing and dancing, heavy drinking, over-crowded parties, little self-control
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Who is the narrator? (INCLUDING LAST NAME!)
Nick Carraway
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What is Daisy's view on women and how is it revealed?
Referring to her daughter, Daisy said women are better off being ignorant..
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What is the difference between the East egg and West Egg?
The East Egg represents old money; the West Egg represents new money, new wealth, less traditional.
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Who is Tom's wife?
Daisy
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Why was it strange that Nick got an invitation from Gatsby?
No one is ever invited to Gatsby's - they just show up.
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According to Nick, who is a dishonest character?
Jordan Baker
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Which state in the US is the story taking place?
New York
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Tom bought this for Myrtle from a cab in NY city
What is a dog?
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What time period was this novel? (AKA what age?)
The Jazz Age
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Who is being described: "a persistent undergraduate given to violent innuendo, and obviously under the impression that sooner or later Jordan was going to yield him up her person to a greater or lesser degree."
Jordan's date to Gatsby's party
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Who is Tom's mistress and how does he treat her in New York City?
Myrtle
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Where do Nick & Jordan meet a drunken man before Nick meets Gatsby?
the library
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What are the 2 speculations that were made about Gatsby in the beginning of the story?
1. He was a spy
2. That he might have killed someone.
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Who would not marry Fitzgerald until he proved to be a success?
Zelda
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What is the first thing that calls Nick's attention about Gatsby after meeting him?
His smile.
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Who is the friend of Jordan Baker who made an assumption that Gatsby was a German spy during the war?
Lucile
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Where is the orchestra playing?
Under the stars in the garden
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Describe the luxuries in Gatsby's party.
Rolls-Royce, swimming pool, beach, huge garden, and orchestra playing
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What region symbolizes the decay of society? What symbol brings attention to this desolate place?
Valley of Ashes.
Dr. Eckleburg
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Why does Gatsby ask to speak to Miss Baker?
To explain something that she describes as "amazing".