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What does the Valley of Ashes represent in the story?
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The people left behind by 1920s America
The extreme poverty of America in the Great Depression
The destruction wrought by World War 1
The hope for a brighter future despite hard times
How does Myrtle respond to her poverty and lack of prospects?
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She accepts her fate and lives quietly
She becomes bitter and resentful especially of wealthy people like Tom
She tries to escape her situation by having an affair with Tom
She focuses on helping her husband achieve his dreams
What does the drunken party in Tom's apartment represent about the Roaring Twenties?
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The genuine optimism, happiness, and prosperity of the Roaring Twenties
Both the fun of the Roaring Twenties and the desperation hiding beneath it
The strong friendships and bonds formed during the post war years
The emphasis on sober and responsible socializing under Prohibition
What do all the rumors swirling about Gatsby's origin and occupation suggest about him?
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He is seen as a generous and kind individual
He is a role model for others
He is a complete unknown
He is viewed as a humble and down-to-earth person
When Tom punches Myrtle in the nose what does it reveal about him?
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His profound love for and devotion to Daisy
His selflessness and willingness to help
His desire to maintain a peaceful and harmonious relationship with everyone
His cruelty and the influence of his privileged upbringingothers
