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What advice did Nick Carraway's father give him?
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Always be honest and transparent with others
Don't criticize others because they haven't had the same advantages
Surround yourself with successful people if you want to be successful yourself
Trust your instincts when making judgments about others
How does Nick Carraway describe Gatsby despite scorning everything he stood for?
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As a man of shallow personality and misguided ambition
As a man of gorgeous personality and boundless hope
As a man of weak character and questionable morals
As a man of ruthless ambition and a lust for power
Why does Nick Carraway move to New York in the summer of 1922?
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He wanted to escape his family's overwhelming expectations
He hoped to reconnect with friends he'd made during his military service
He was attending Yale University
He was feeling restless in the Midwest after returning from World War I
What profession does Nick Carraway intend to pursue upon moving to New York?
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A bond salesman
A bootlegger
A writer
A real estate agent
How does the 1920s financial boom affect the traditional concept of the American Dream?
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It reinforces the idea of going west to build a fortune
It changes the direction, with people moving east for a chance at fortune
It highlights the importance of maintaining roots in one's hometown
It emphasizes the need for higher education to achieve success
What is the main difference between West Egg and East Egg, as observed by Nick Carraway?
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West Egg is larger and more developed than East Egg.
East Egg is more socially connected and has older money than West Egg
West Egg has better schools and public services than East Egg
West Egg is a more exclusive and gated community compared to East Egg
What does the fact that Nick, an "old money" character, rents a house in "new money" West Egg symbolize?
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Nick's rejection of his own heritage.
Nick's desire to blend in with the new money crowd.
Nick's ability to span both worlds of new and old money
Nick's inability to afford a house in East Egg.
What is characteristic of the "new rich" in West Egg, as exemplified by Gatsby's mansion?
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A focus on education and artistic and architectural achievement
Garish displays of wealth that the old money families find distasteful
Traditional architectural styles and adherence to cultural norms
A focus on philanthropy and social causes
What do Tom's riding clothes indicate in the story?
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His connection to the new money class
His fondness for sports
His affiliation with the old money class
His love for animals
What does Tom's rant about the book The Rise of the Colored Empires reveal about the old money class?
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Their openness to change
Their insecurity about their place in a changing world
Their genuine concern for upholding the ideals of the constitution
Their commitment to social justice
What does Jordan's revelations about Tom's affair suggest about the old money class in the 1920s?
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Despite their flaws they have strong moral values
Their wealth makes them open to new experiences
They are just like everyone else
Behind their good manners lies hypocrisy
What does Nick observe Jay Gatsby doing the first time that he sees him?
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Extending his arms out toward Long Island Sound
Hosting a lavish garden party at his mansion
Reading a book in the solitude of his library
Doing the backstroke in his pool
