Read the excerpt from The Great Gatsby.It was a matter of chance that I should have rented a house in one of the strangest communities in North America. It was on that slender riotous island which extends itself due east of New York—and where there are, among other natural curiosities, two unusual formations of land. Based on the author’s description of Long Island, the reader can infer that this novel will
Answer
A
relate events about unconventional individuals.
B
relate events that occur directly within the city of New York.
C
relate events that are supernatural and terrifying in nature.
D
relate events having to do with highly privileged individuals.
Explanation
The words “strangest communities” and “slender riotous island” make Long Island sound unusual and lively. This description suggests the novel will focus on unconventional individuals. It does not establish that the events are supernatural or take place in New York City, and it does not specifically point to wealthy characters.
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