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Gatsby CH. 7

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  • What secret does Tom reveal about Gatsby?
    He is involved in illegal business
  • Why is George Wilson upset?
    He found out Myrtle is cheating
  • Why does Myrtle run into the road?
    She thinks Tom is driving
  • What lie does Gatsby want Daisy to tell?
    That she never loved Tom
  • How does this chapter change Nick’s perspective?
    He becomes disillusioned with the wealthy
  • What does Tom realize about Myrtle at the garage?
    She is having an affair
  • Why do the characters go to New York?
    To escape the heat
  • What does Gatsby do after the accident?
    He takes the blame to protect Daisy
  • Why is Gatsby so determined about Daisy’s statement?
    He wants to erase the past
  • What does George get 'wised-up to'?
    That Myrtle has another life in the city (having an affair)
  • How does power play a role in Tom’s actions?
    He uses wealth and status to control others
  • How does Daisy respond to Gatsby's request in the hotel?
    She cannot deny loving Tom
  • Who drives which car to New York?
    Gatsby drives Tom’s car with Daisy; Tom drives Gatsby’s car
  • What does Gatsby show Daisy during her visit?
    His mansion and wealth
  • Who is driving Gatsby’s car when Myrtle is killed?
    Daisy
  • What truth do we learn about Meyer Wolfsheim? What is his connection to Gatsby?
    Gatsby’s criminal associate / They;re bootleggers
  • What motivates Daisy’s choices?
    Fear and desire for security
  • What happens at Wilson’s garage at the beginning of the chapter?
    They stop for gas and see George upset
  • What does this chapter show about the American Dream?
    It is corrupted and unattainable
  • What does Tom notice about Daisy and Gatsby’s behavior?
    They seem close and affectionate
  • How does the accident happen?
    Myrtle runs into the street and is hit by Gatsby’s car
  • How does Daisy show internal conflict?
    She cannot choose fully between Tom and Gatsby
  • Who leaves the hotel first?
    Gatsby and Daisy
  • What does Tom’s behavior reveal about him?
    He is controlling and arrogant
  • What is the weather like?
    Very hot
  • What triggers Tom’s suspicion about Gatsby and Daisy?
    Their looks and Daisy’s emotional reaction
  • What does Gatsby’s dream depend on?
    Daisy and an idealized past
  • Where do the characters go in New York?
    A hotel suite
  • What does Nick’s final observation suggest?
    Tom and Daisy are careless and avoid responsibility
  • What change does Gatsby make to his staff and why?
    He replaces them to prevent gossip about Daisy
  • What does Myrtle’s death symbolize?
    The consequences of carelessness and class divide
  • How does Daisy behave when she visits Gatsby’s house?
    She is excited and emotional
  • What revelation does Nick have about Daisy's voice?
    Full of money / wealth
  • What feeling does the heat symbolize?
    Tension: It reflects rising emotions and conflict
  • Why is Nick surprised when he arrives at Gatsby’s house?
    It is quiet with no parties happening
  • What is the main conflict in the hotel?
    Tom and Gatsby argue over Daisy
  • How is illusion vs. reality shown?
    Gatsby’s dream clashes with the truth about Daisy
  • Why does Gatsby stop throwing large parties?
    He wants Daisy and stops hosting parties to focus on her
  • How does class difference affect the conflict?
    Old money (Tom) dominates new money (Gatsby)
  • Why does Nick become critical of Tom and Daisy?
    He sees their carelessness when it comes to themselves and other people
  • Why does George Wilson plan to move west?
    To escape and start over
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