Chapter 8 Review
The Great Gatsby
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1. List five words at the beginning of chapter 8 that are tone words. How do these words set
the mood for chapter 8?
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2. Do you blame Gatsby for trying to fit the mold of Daisy’s ideal expectations? Why or
why not?
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3. How long were Gatsby and Daisy together? Does this justify Gatsby’s love? Why or why
not? Can you judge a relationship solely on length?
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4. What is the discovered “truth” about Gatsby going to Oxford? How does this discredit the
previous understanding?
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5. “He stretched out his hand desperately as if to snatch only a wisp of air, to save a
fragment of the spot that she had made lovely for him.” This marks the second time that
Gatsby reaches for Daisy. How has the meaning of the reach changed over the course of
the novel? Provide examples from the text to support your answer.
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6. Why is it that Gatsby is attracted to Daisy? What makes her important/significant?
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7. How does Gatsby discredit the relationship that Tom has with Daisy?
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8. Discuss the progression of characters eyes throughout chapter 8. Give specific examples
from multiple characters. Support your answer with quotes from the text.
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9. Explain the significance of the quote, “They’re a rotten crowd…you’re worth the whole
damn bunch put together.” What is the difference in the perception of Gatsby and Nick’s
relationship?
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10. What is the significance of the eyes of Dr. T.J Eckleburg? What do the eyes represent?
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11. Explain the fault in George’s assumptions about Gatsby.
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12. Explain the irony behind Gatsby’s death. Provide examples from the text to support your
answer.
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13. Explain the significance of the quote, “(Gatsby) paid a high price for living too long with
a single dream.” Can someone be criticized in this manner when their intentions are
“good?” Explain.
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