The Great Gatsby Chapter 8
Questions and Answers 100%
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What does Nick tell Gatsy he needs to do? Why? - ANSWER - He needs to leave
because his car can be traced, and he could be blamed for the hit and run, even
though Daisy was driving
Why does Gatsby not want to leave Daisy after the accident? - ANSWER - Because
he loves her, he wants to protect her from Tom. He is still hoping they have a future
together.
Explain what Nick meant when he said "the holocaust was complete". - ANSWER -
Innocent people were now dead. A holocaust is great destruction of human life.
What was Gatsby's state of mind after the accident? - ANSWER - He was confused
and frightened. He realizes he has to find a new dream.
Gatsby was not truthful with Daisy when they first met. Explain. - ANSWER - They
met when Gatsby was in the army. He led her to believe he was from the upper
class, even though he was poor.
Why did Daisy not wait for Gatsby? - ANSWER - She met Tom as she continued to
date. They were engaged and then married.
Why did Gatsby return to Louisville with the last of his army pay? - ANSWER - He
wanted to relive the moment he met Daisy and their romance, even though Daisy
was married to Tom. Hope was still alive in him.
According to Nick, what made Gatsby "worth the whole damn bunch put together?"
- ANSWER - He thinks Gatsby has more integrity than Daisy, Tom, or Jordan, even
though he earned his money illegally. Nick was glad he told Gatsby that since it was
the last time he saw him alive and Gatsby was pleased with Nick's comment.
Questions and Answers 100%
Correct
What does Nick tell Gatsy he needs to do? Why? - ANSWER - He needs to leave
because his car can be traced, and he could be blamed for the hit and run, even
though Daisy was driving
Why does Gatsby not want to leave Daisy after the accident? - ANSWER - Because
he loves her, he wants to protect her from Tom. He is still hoping they have a future
together.
Explain what Nick meant when he said "the holocaust was complete". - ANSWER -
Innocent people were now dead. A holocaust is great destruction of human life.
What was Gatsby's state of mind after the accident? - ANSWER - He was confused
and frightened. He realizes he has to find a new dream.
Gatsby was not truthful with Daisy when they first met. Explain. - ANSWER - They
met when Gatsby was in the army. He led her to believe he was from the upper
class, even though he was poor.
Why did Daisy not wait for Gatsby? - ANSWER - She met Tom as she continued to
date. They were engaged and then married.
Why did Gatsby return to Louisville with the last of his army pay? - ANSWER - He
wanted to relive the moment he met Daisy and their romance, even though Daisy
was married to Tom. Hope was still alive in him.
According to Nick, what made Gatsby "worth the whole damn bunch put together?"
- ANSWER - He thinks Gatsby has more integrity than Daisy, Tom, or Jordan, even
though he earned his money illegally. Nick was glad he told Gatsby that since it was
the last time he saw him alive and Gatsby was pleased with Nick's comment.
