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How does Nick change by the end of the novel?
He becomes more critical and disillusioned
What is the significance of Gatsby’s funeral?
It shows how alone he truly was
How does the ending reflect on the American Dream?
It suggests the dream is unattainable and corrupted
What does the phrase “boats against the current” mean?
People struggle against time and the past
What does the green light symbolize at the end?
The unreachable dream Gatsby pursued
What does Nick realize about Tom?
He is selfish and lacks accountability
How does Tom justify telling Wilson about Gatsby?
He says Gatsby deserved it
What happens during Nick’s final conversation with Tom?
Tom defends his actions and shows no remorse
Why does Nick feel out of place in the East?
He sees it as morally corrupt
What does Nick decide to do at the end of the novel?
Return to the Midwest
How does Nick describe Tom and Daisy at the end?
Careless people who destroy things and retreat into wealth
What does this show about Daisy and Tom?
They avoid responsibility and consequences
What happens when Nick tries to contact Daisy?
She and Tom have left without leaving an address
Why don’t many people attend Gatsby’s funeral?
They were superficial and only came for parties
Why is Owl Eyes important at the funeral?
He is one of the few who actually shows up
Who is Owl Eyes?
A man who attended Gatsby’s parties and funeral
What does the schedule reveal about Gatsby?
His determination and self-improvement mindset
What does Gatsby’s father show Nick?
A schedule and goals Gatsby made as a boy
Where does Gatsby’s father come from?
Minnesota
Who is Henry C. Gatz?
Gatsby’s father
Why does no one come to Gatsby before his death?
Because people only used him for his parties
What does Gatsby’s death symbolize?
The failure of the American Dream
How does Nick feel about the East after Gatsby’s death?
He becomes disgusted with it
What happens to Gatsby’s dream by the end of Chapter 8?
It is completely destroyed
Why is Gatsby’s death ironic?
He dies still believing in his dream of Daisy
What is Nick’s reaction to Gatsby’s death?
He is deeply saddened and disillusioned
Who discovers Gatsby’s body?
The gardener
What happens when George Wilson finds Gatsby?
He shoots Gatsby and then kills himself
What is Gatsby doing shortly before he dies?
Floating on an air mattress in the pool
Where is Gatsby when George Wilson finds him?
At his pool
What does George Wilson do before finding Gatsby?
He travels around searching for him
Why does George Wilson think Gatsby killed Myrtle?
He believes Gatsby was both the driver and Myrtle’s lover
What does Tom tell George Wilson about the car?
That Gatsby owns it
Who is George Wilson looking for in Chapter 8?
The owner of the yellow car
What does Nick say to Gatsby before leaving him?
“They’re a rotten crowd… you’re worth the whole **** bunch put together”
Why does Gatsby refuse to leave town?
He wants to stay near Daisy
Why does Nick suggest Gatsby leave town?
Because Gatsby could be blamed for Myrtle’s death
What does Gatsby believe about Daisy’s marriage to Tom?
That she never truly loved Tom
Why didn’t Gatsby return to Daisy right away after the war?
He was poor and felt he needed wealth to be worthy of her
Gatsby tells Nick the truth about his past with Daisy. What does he reveal?
They fell in love before he went to war and promised to return to her
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