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1. What is the true story of Jay Gatsby? Be specific.

2. What is shown in the scene with Tom and the other couple dropping in on Gatsby? What is Tom's encounter with Jay like?

3. Why does Gatsby decide to go to dinner with Mr Sloane, the woman, and Tom?

4. Why does Tom decide to accompany Daisy to Gatsby's next party?

5. Why is it ironic that Gatsby does not drink alcohol?

6. What kind of conversation do Tom and Daisy have about Gatsby's party?

7. Why does Gatsby ask Nick to stay after Daisy leaves? Why is Gatsby concerned about Daisy's opinion?

8. What does Gatsby want Daisy to do? what does Gatsby really want?

9. What are Gatsby's beliefs about the past? Why is this important?

10. What is the true story of Gatsby and Daisy? Why is this important?