Fitzgerald and the Roaring Twenties

Question 1

What are some differences between the homes on East Egg (a richer area) and those on West Egg? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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A: West Egg homes imitate old styles, while East Egg homes were made when those styles were first designed.; C: The narrator describes his first impressions of East Egg with light, dreamy imagery and those of West Egg with dark, shadowy imagery.

Question 2

What inferences can be made about the differences between the “old money” of East Egg and the “new money” of West Egg based on the two settings?

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C: The wealthy and fashionable East Egg residents hide their unattractive qualities underneath light, dreamy appearances.

Question 3

Look at the key images you identified. Which of the following descriptions matches the atmosphere of the Buchanan mansion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: full of motion and action

Question 4

What is the effect of Gatsby reaching through the dark setting toward the light?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: It creates mystery and interest.

Question 5

East Egg residents like Tom and Daisy most value .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: luxury and elegance

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