"The only completely stationary object in the room was an enormous couch on which two young women were buoyed up as though upon an anchored balloon. They were both in white and their dresses were rippling and fluttering as if they had just been blown back in after a short flight around the house."F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great GatsbyWhich aspect of the women is most affected by the imagery of weightlessness?A.Their sense of homeB.Their beautyC.Their intelligenceD.Their steadinessSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following excerpt from F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby:When we were on a house-party together up in Warwick, she left a borrowed car out in the rain with the top down, and then lied about it—and suddenly I remembered the story about her that had eluded me that night at Daisy's. At her first big golf tournament there was a row that nearly reached the newspapers—a suggestion that she had moved her ball from a bad lie in the semi-final round. The thing approached the proportions of a scandal—then died away.Which statement provides the best analysis of the symbolism in the passage?A.The car suggests the carelessness and recklessness of the upper class.B.The golf tournament represents the games the wealthy play to get ahead.C.The word "scandal" conveys the abandonment of the American Dream.D.The repetition of the word "lie" echoes the theme of disillusionment.

Which theme is most important in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby?A.Citizens should feel a deep sense of pride in their nations.B.Material wealth cannot bring people true happiness.C.Communism is the solution to economic inequality.D.Relying on emotions over reason is childish and dangerous.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What does the following quote suggest about Gatsby’s feelings about his reunion with Daisy?There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy tumbled short of his dreams — not through her own fault, but because of the colossal vitality of his illusion. Group of answer choicesGatsby is disappointed that Daisy does not love him as much as she used to.It would have been impossible for Daisy to live up to the expectations that he has built up.It would have been impossible for Daisy to disappoint Gatsby because he loves her so much.Gatsby is disappointed that he does not love Daisy as much as he used to.

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What does the following quote suggest about Gatsby’s emotional state when he is reunited with Daisy? His eyes glanced momentarily at me, and his lips parted with an abortive attempt at a laugh. Luckily the clock took this moment to tilt dangerously at the pressure of his head, whereupon he turned and caught it with trembling fingers, and set it back in place. Then he sat down, rigidly, his elbow on the arm of the sofa and his chin in his hand.Group of answer choicesGatsby is afraid that Nick will be judgmental about his relationship with Daisy.Gatsby is anxious to see Daisy again.Gatsby is upset with Nick for arranging this meeting.Gatsby is feeling relieved to be reunited with his long lost love.