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1. What does Gatsby propose to Nick when he learns that Nick doesn't earn a lot of money? What is Nick's reaction? Why?

2. What colors does Gatsby wear to the tea party? Why might this matter?

3. How does Gatsby behave on the day of the tea with Daisy? Why?

4. What is the initial encounter between Gatsby and Daisy like? What is Gatsby's reaction? What does he tell Nick?

5. When Nick returns to the house, what do Gatsby and Daisy look like? Why is this important?

6. Nick informs Jay and Daisy that the rain has stopped. What night is this symbolic of?

7. What is important to Gatsby as he gives Daisy a tour of his home? Why?

8. What can Gatsby see across the bay? What might the green light symbolize?

9. Who is Ewing Klipspringer? What do the words of Klipspringer's song tell us?

10. What observation does Nick make about Gatsby's five-year dream-come-true?