The Great Gatsby – Chapter 6 – Flashcards
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Who came to Gatsby's door one morning?
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a reporter from New York
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Who is James Gatz?
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the real name of Gatsby
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Who is Dan Cody?
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a millionaire who befriended Gatsby when he was 17 years old and took him in
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How did Gatsby help Cody?
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stayed with him for 5 years on the boat and took care of him when he was drunk
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Who was Ella Kaye?
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woman who used Cody for his money
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What was the Tuolomee?
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the boat owned by Cody
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What did Gatsby inherit from Cody?
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got nothing, although supposed to get $25,000
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What did Ella Kaye inherit from Cody?
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got millions - everything
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How does Tom feel about finding out that Gatsby knows his wife, Daisy?
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old-fashioned, thinks it's strange that she would know him; angry; women running around is crazy
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Why does Tom accompany Daisy to the party?
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to keep an eye on her
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How was the party that night?
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oppressive with Tom there; Daisy didn't enjoy it or the obnoxious people; Gatsby was disappointed that she was not impressed
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How did Gatsby introduce Tom?
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as a polo player
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What does Tom tell Daisy that Gatsby is?
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a bootlegger; booze smuggler
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What does Gatsby want from Daisy?
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to tell Tom she never loved him; to run off with Gatsby and marry
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What does Gatsby think he can do?
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repeat the past; fix everything just the way it was before; to recover what was lost
