The Great Gatsby Chapter 9 Answers – Flashcards
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Who was in charge of Gatsby's funeral and why?
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Nick takes charge so the state does not take over (Nick thinks Gatsby does not have family).
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Why do Daisy and Tom leave?
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The are avoiding responsibility for the accident. They are careless people and neither one has changed.
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What does the telephone call from Chicago reveal about Gatsby's business?
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People are getting arrested; the business is falling apart
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Why does Nick get angry with Klipspringer and hang up on him?
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Klipsrpinger wants his tennis shoes...shows K did not care about Gatsby - only using him like the others.
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How does Henry Gatz hear about the funeral? What was ironic about Gatz's visit?
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In a Chicago newspaper. None of Gatsby's "friends" came around after his death, but his father (whom Gatsby had disowned) did.
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Explain the reason why Mr. Gatz showed Nick Gatsby's schedule from his youth?
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Showed that Gatsby was determined to make something of himself, be a good person, and live the American Dream. He did become a better person than those who belong to the upper class.
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Why did the owl-eyed man come to the funeral?
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It showed that there was one person who respected Gatsby enough to show compassion and pity. He was able to see Gatsby for the good person he was.
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Who told George that Gatsby had a yellow car? Explain the reason.
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Tom told George....Tom felt Gatsby deserved what was coming to him.
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What does Nick see that makes him think the Buchanans and Jordan lead careless lives?
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All 3 are used to life watching out for them. They "smash everything" and leave others to clean up the mess while they escape with their money.
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Why was Gatsby a "true gentleman"?
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He behaved in a conscientious manner and was true to himself. He treaed others with respect and dignity. (Tom was just the opposite).
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What does the green light symbolize at the end of the story?
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The desire to reach the American Dream even when all odds are against you or seems hopeless. Many people end up poor and miserable.
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Did Nick continue to see Jordan?
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No, she became engaged to another man.
