The Great Gatsby Chapter 5-6
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What does Daisy mean when she offers Tom her golden pen?
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She is accusing Tom of getting the names of women to have affairs with
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She doesn't want him to be without a pen
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She has a golden pen
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She wanted him to have something to write with
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This quiz focuses on Chapters 5-6 of 'The Great Gatsby', examining key events and character actions to interpret underlying themes and societal critiques. It assesses understanding of narrative techniques and thematic development central to American literature studies.
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What does the broken clock do?
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Foreshadows the failure of Gatsby and Daisy's relationship
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Foreshadows his desires
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Foreshadows Myrtle's death
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Foreshadows him coming to reality
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A. Foreshadows the failure of Gatsby and Daisy's relationshipExplanation
The broken clock symbolizes the broken and dysfunctional nature of Gatsby and Daisy's relationship. Just like the clock that no longer works correctly, their relationship is also flawed and doomed to fail. This foreshadows the eventual downfall of their relationship and highlights the theme of illusion versus reality in the novel.Rate this question:
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Tom saying that women shouldn't run around with crazy fish demonstrates what?
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Irony
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The hypocrisy of Tom and the upper class
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The upper class
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His affairs
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A. The hypocrisy of Tom and the upper classExplanation
The correct answer suggests that Tom's statement about women not running around with crazy fish highlights the hypocrisy of both Tom and the upper class. This implies that Tom and the upper class hold certain expectations and standards for women's behavior, while they themselves engage in questionable activities or have double standards. This contradiction between their words and actions reveals their hypocrisy.Rate this question:
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Why doesn't Daisy like the party?
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Tom went off to get the names of women
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It's unorganized and people can instantly fall in love
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Daisy spent time with Gatsby
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People were intoxicated
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A. It's unorganized and people can instantly fall in loveExplanation
Daisy doesn't like the party because it is unorganized and people can instantly fall in love. This suggests that Daisy prefers a more structured and controlled environment, where emotions are not easily stirred up. The chaotic nature of the party and the potential for intense emotions make it an uncomfortable and undesirable experience for Daisy.Rate this question:
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Daisy coming to Nick's house expecting an affair demonstrates what?
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The Flappers
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Daisy's desires
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Daisy's lack of morals
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The declining moral standards of society
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A. The declining moral standards of societyExplanation
Daisy coming to Nick's house expecting an affair demonstrates the declining moral standards of society. This suggests that societal values and norms have shifted to a point where infidelity is more accepted or expected. It implies that there is a general decline in moral principles and ethical behavior within society, as Daisy's actions reflect a disregard for commitment and fidelity.Rate this question:
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