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Vocabulary
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Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-9
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containing error; mistaken or wrong
What is erroneous?
100
Tom Buchannan's mistress
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
100
Myrtle says Daisy's name repeatedly.
What is Tom breaks Myrtle's nose?
100
Gatsby's favorite expression
What is "Old Sport"?
100
This is what Wilson finds that lets him know Myrtle is cheating on him
What is an expensive dog collar?
200
an indirect comment about a person or thing, especially of derogatory nature
What is innuendo?
200
golfer who becomes romantically involved with Nick
Who is Jordan Baker?
200
This person tells Nick of Gatsby's love for Daisy
Who is Jordan Baker?
200
The only person ever invited to Gatsby's party
Who is Nick?
200
This person told Wilson where to find the driver of the yellow car.
Who is Tom Buchannan?
300
devastated; deprived of inhabitants; deserted
What is desolate?
300
a snobby, wealthy man; Nick's college classmate
Who is Tom Buchannan?
300
The first time Nick sees Gatsby, he is stretching his arms out towards this.
What is the green light?
300
Gatsby's real name.
What is James Gatz?
300
Nick remembers this after the dramatic scene in New York between Gatsby, Tom, and Daisy.
What is it's his 30th birthday?
400
not respectful; critical of what is accepted
What is irreverent?
400
Gatsby's business friend
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?
400
The reason why Tom can't divorce Daisy and marry Myrtle.
What is because Daisy is Catholic?
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This person breaks a clock because he is so nervous.
Who is Gatsby?
400
This is where Nick finds Gatsby after Myrtle's tragic death
What is watching Daisy's house?
500
showing arrogant superiority to those one views as unworthy
What is supercilious?
500
millionaire who employs and "educates" a young Gatsby
Who is Dan Cody?
500
Fitzgerald wants the reader to believe Nick as narrator.
What is the reason Fitzgerald repeats that Nick is an honest, good man?
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The reason why Gatsby throws elaborate parties
What is he hopes Daisy will come to one of his parties?
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symbolize the "eyes" of God.
What is the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?