My own house was an eyesore, but it was a small eyesore, and it had been overlooked, so I had a view of the water, a partial view of my neighbor's lawn, and the consoling proximity of millionaires—all for eighty dollars a month.Across the courtesy bay the white palaces of fashionable East Egg glittered along the water, and the history of the summer really begins on the evening I drove over there.
Answer
t
the main character feels comfortable in all social situations.
N
Nick will experience a series of financial pitfalls as the story unfolds.
t
the story’s conflict will be based on wealth and appearances.
t
the story will be presented from a number of differing perspectives.
Explanation
Nick contrasts his modest, overlooked house with the “white palaces” of wealthy East Egg and notes that he lives near millionaires. This opening contrast points to a story concerned with wealth, social status, and the appearances people maintain. Choice C, that the story’s conflict will be based on wealth and appearances, best fits the passage.
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