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Which part of America is Nick from?

the Midwest

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Where do Myrtle and George Wilson live?
the Valley of Ashes
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What other location do we find "Owl Eyes" in this chapter besides the library?

Walking out of the crashed car in front of Gatsby's house

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What incident occurs that shows Gatsby's influence?

A police officer pulls Gatsby over for speeding but apologizes and lets him go when Gatsby shows him a Christmas card.

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What is the symbol loses significance for Gatsby?

the green light at the end of the dock

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What were Daisy and Jordan doing when Nick first appears?

drinking and playing on the couch at Tom and Daisy's house

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Why does Tom punch Myrtle?
She repeats Daisy's name.
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What fascinates Owl-Eyes about Gatsby's library?
The books are real.
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Why does Gatsby leave at the end of the chapter?
Tom appears.
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Name two things Gatsby has done to Nick's house before his meeting with Daisy.

He sends flowers. He gets Nick's lawn mowed.

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What decade does the story take place?

1920's

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What does Myrtle's sister Catherine think is the reason Tom and Daisy can't divorce?
Daisy is (supposedly) Catholic.
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What are two rumors about Gatsby that appear in the chapter?

He killed a man. He was a German spy in the war. 

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What is Daisy and Gatsby's background?
They met and fell in love when he was stationed in Louisville. He was sent to the war, and Daisy moved on to other men.
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How long has it been since Daisy and Gatsby last met.
about five years ("'Five years next November.'")
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What does Daisy want her child to be?

a beautiful little fool

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What is the reason Myrtle gives for marrying George?

She thought he was a gentleman in the beginning.

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Why does Gatsby personally invite Nick? (This is not directly stated in the book, but we may infer the reason at this point.)
He wants to get closer to Nick so that he can ask him the favor of arranging a meeting with Daisy.
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Why did Daisy cry before her bridal dinner?
She received a letter from Gatsby.
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Who is the elderly man in the photograph over Gatsby's desk?
Dan Cody
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How does Gatsby's name come up in conversation at the Buchanans' house? What is Daisy's reaction?
Jordan says to Nick that he must know Gatsby. Daisy asks, "Gatsby? What Gatsby?"
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Explain the symbolic significance of the billboard of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg.

The large, faceless eyes look out at the lack of morality around them. They see EVERYTHING going on.

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What does Nick say about Gatsby's smile?
It is a rare smile that assures you and seems to concentrate and favor you. It understands and believes in you and makes you think that you are at your best.
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Does Nick actually love Jordan Baker at first?

He thinks she is interesting because she is a pathological liar

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According to Daisy, what makes her cry when she visits Gatsby's home?

His colorful shirts