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

Question 2

East Egg residents like Tom and Daisy most value ✔ luxury and elegancefresh air and the seabeauty and comfort.

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luxury and elegance

Question 3

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

Question 4

How many of these images did you highlight?allmostsomenone

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all

Question 5

Select question c6281930

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full of motion and action

Question 6

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

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It creates mystery and interest.

Question 7

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.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

How many of these images did you highlight?

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all

Question 10

Look at the key images you identified. Which of the following descriptions matches the atmosphere of the Buchanan mansion? full of the joys brought by childrenfull of the happiness of a good marriage✔ full of motion and actionfull of stability, peace, and comfort

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✔ full of motion and action

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