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1. Give two reasons Gatsby may have decided to stop hosting parties?

2. The weather is hot when nick goes to meet Daisy. How might this be symbolic?

3. Why is Tom researching Gatsby's past? How does Tom live by a double standard?

4. What does George Wilson Wnat from Tom? Why?

5. Why do Tom and Gatsby fight? What do they argue about? how does Daisy appear to feel about the situation? Why?

6. What does Gatsby tell Tom About himself and Daisy? Why are the men so concerned about love?

7. Why does Tom send Daisy home in Gatsby's car?

8. Why does George lock up his wife? Myrtle calls George a coward because he won't beat her. How is this ironic?

9. Why does Myrtle go running out of the house after the car? What happens to her?

10. What color was the "death car" reported to be? Why is this detail important?

11. Compare Wilson's reaction to his wife's death to Tom's reaction?