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What is Sporadic?
The definition of this word is "periodic; random; happening at irregular intervals"
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What is a Defunct Clock?
This object was resting on Nick's mantlepiece in Chapter 5, and almost fell from the weight of Gatsby's head.
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What is "Class (Old Money vs New Money)"?
The contrast between West Egg and East Egg puts this theme on full display
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What is Broadway?
Gatsby's mansion was equated to this popular Theatre District in downtown Manhattan
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What is Hufflepuff Quidditch Player?
Mr. Colle was dressed as this for Halloween
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What is Punctilious?
The definition of this word is "painstaking; meticulous; strict attention to minute details"
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What is The Green Light
This object is a significant one in The Great Gatsby, as it illuminates a variety of themes, such as Past and Future and The American Dream.
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What is "The American Dream"?
Gatsby winning Daisy's love would mean he fulfilled this theme
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What are Human Molars?
Instead of buttons, Meyer Wolfsheim has these as his cuff links
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What is English, Religion, and Special Education (Learning Skills)?
Mr. Colle teaches these three subjects at Loretto Abbey
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What is Defunct?
The definition of this word is "no longer in effect or use; not operating or functioning"
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What is Gatsby's mansion?
This main function of this extravagant object was meant to impress Daisy
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What is "The Roaring Twenties"?
This theme is in full display during Nick and Gatsby's conversation downtown with Meyer Wolfsheim.
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What is Louisville, Tennessee?
We learn in Chapter 4 that Daisy originally hails from this US City or State
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What is Milk Chocolate?
Between Milk, Dark, and White, this is Mr. Colle's favourite type of chocolate
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What is Laudable?
The definition of this word is "deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable"
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What is a Medal of Honour from Montenegro and a picture from Oxford?
These two objects were shown by Gatsby to Nick to prove his testimonials about his life.
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What is "Past and Future"?
Chapter 6 is an important section that fully reveals this particular theme for the history of Gatsby and Daisy
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What is the 1919 World Series?
Meyer Wolfsheim is responsible for rigging this major American event
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What is "The First Noel"?
This classic Christian-inspired song - whose lyrics focus on the birth of Jesus - is Mr. Colle's favourite Christmas song.
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What is Euphemism?
The definition of this word is "an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh"
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What is Gatsby's shirts?
These objects made Daisy cry in Chapter 5
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What is "The Roaring Twenties"?
Gatsby being able to pay off anyone he wants, including cops and politicians, is a critique of this theme
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What is a Golden Pen?
Daisy offers this object to Tom when sets out to flirt with other women at Gatsby's party
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What is Sicily or Puglia?
Mr. Colle's family is from these two major Italian regions, although you can name just one
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