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English Paper 1
The Great Gatsby
Daisy and Tom
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What does Daisy wish for her daughter in The Great Gatsby?
To be a
beautiful
little fool
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What does Tom Buchanan's character suggest about the American Dream?
It can lead to
emptiness
and
disillusionment
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What does Daisy's wish for her daughter reveal about her own life?
She feels trapped by her
circumstances
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What does Tom Buchanan's character represent in the novel?
The emptiness of
past glory
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What does the phrase "drifted here and there unrestfully" suggest about Tom and Daisy's life?
They lack
direction
and
purpose
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How does Tom's character reflect the theme of the American Dream?
It shows the emptiness behind
wealth
and status
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How does Tom's character reflect the emptiness of the American Dream?
He is a
has-been
seeking past glory
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Who introduces Tom Buchanan in the passage?
Nick Carraway
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What does Tom's past success imply about his current state?
He is unable to find
purpose
now
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What does the term "unrestfully" suggest about Tom's life?
Living in the past is
uncomfortable
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What does Tom's presence at Gatsby's party signify?
It creates an oppressive
atmosphere
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What does Tom assume about Gatsby's wealth?
That he is a
bootlegger
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How does Tom's attitude reflect societal views of the 1920s?
He believes
old money
is superior to
new money
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What does Tom's statement about newly rich people imply about his character?
It shows his
prejudice
against new money.
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What does Tom accuse Gatsby of being?
A
bootlegger
.
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How does Tom's accusation of Gatsby reflect on his own character?
It shows his
hypocrisy
regarding
morality
.
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Why does Nick liken Tom to a child?
Tom
avoids
responsibility
for his
actions
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What does Tom's blame-shifting reveal about his character?
His
hypocrisy
and
self-serving
nature
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What does Nick imply about Tom's wealth?
It allows him to act
recklessly
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How does Nick describe Tom and Daisy's behavior?
They are
careless people
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What does Nick imply about the consequences of Tom and Daisy's actions?
They
escape
without
significant
consequences
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What does Nick's use of the term "creatures" suggest about Tom and Daisy's view of others?
They objectify and belittle others
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What does Nick mean by "vast carelessness" in relation to Tom and Daisy?
It describes their
reckless
lifestyle
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