The Great Gatsby Chapter Eight
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Nick says that Gatsby misled Daisy by making her believe he could offer ________ and _________, but all he really had to offer was _______.
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Glitter, rainbows, a unicorn
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Financial security, the safety of a good marriage, his love
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Ham, cheese, hot pockets
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What does George do at the end of the chapter?
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Argues with Gatsby and leaves
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Shoots Gatsby and then himself
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Leaves Gatsby's house and goes to find Tom
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A. Shoots Gatsby and then himselfExplanation
In the given answer, George shoots Gatsby and then himself at the end of the chapter. This suggests that George is responsible for Gatsby's death and then takes his own life. This tragic event adds to the overall theme of the downfall and destruction of characters in the story.Rate this question:
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Daisy was the first "nice" girl Gatsby had ever known or met.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that Daisy was the first girl who Gatsby had encountered who was kind and pleasant. This implies that Gatsby had not come across any other girl who possessed these qualities before meeting Daisy. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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Gatsby wanted to go home after the war. Where was he sent instead?
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Yale
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Mars
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Oxford
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A. OxfordExplanation
After the war, Gatsby desired to return home, but instead, he was sent to Oxford.Rate this question:
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What happens between Nick and Jordan?
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They get married
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They get divorced
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They end their relationship
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A. They end their relationshipExplanation
Nick and Jordan end their relationship. The question is asking about the outcome of the relationship between Nick and Jordan. The correct answer states that they end their relationship, indicating that their romantic involvement comes to an end.Rate this question:
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Where was Gatsby when George came to his house?
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In the bathroom
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In the library
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In the pool
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A. In the poolExplanation
Gatsby was in the pool when George came to his house. This is evident from the context of the question, which implies that George went to Gatsby's house and found him in a specific location. The other options, the bathroom and the library, are not mentioned in the question and are therefore incorrect.Rate this question:
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George Wilson comes to the conclusion that whomever was driving the car that killed Myrtle was the man that she was sleeping with.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
George Wilson comes to the conclusion that whoever was driving the car that killed Myrtle was the man that she was sleeping with. This suggests that George believes Myrtle was having an affair and assumes that the person she was involved with was responsible for her death. This conclusion implies that George had suspicions about Myrtle's relationship and connected it to the incident, leading him to believe that the driver of the car was the man she was sleeping with.Rate this question:
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Where does George Wilson find the car that killed Myrtle?
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Gatsby's house
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Tom's house
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Nick's house
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A. Gatsby's houseExplanation
George Wilson finds the car that killed Myrtle at Gatsby's house.Rate this question:
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What did Gatsby receive in the war?
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A wound
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Medals
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A gun
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A. MedalsExplanation
Gatsby received medals in the war. This suggests that he was recognized for his bravery or achievements during his time in the military. Medals are often awarded to soldiers for their exceptional service, valor, or contributions to the war effort.Rate this question:
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Gatsby's initial plan was to get some action from Daisy but he accidentally fell in love.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that Gatsby initially intended to pursue a physical relationship with Daisy, but he ended up falling in love with her unintentionally. This implies that Gatsby's initial plan was not to develop genuine feelings for Daisy, but it happened unexpectedly. Therefore, the statement "True" accurately reflects this explanation.Rate this question:
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