The Great Gatsby

Chapter 9

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1. Why is Nick writing this story?

2. Nick tries to invite Gatsby's "friends" to the funeral. What happens? Why do people react the way they do?

3. What is Henry Gatz like? What is his attitude about his son, Jay Gatsby?

4. Who does come to Gatsby's funeral? How is this significant?

5. What does Nick's dream symbolize?

6. How does George find out Gatsby owned the car? Why does Nick refuse to shake Tom's hand?

7. Why does Nick see Jordan again?

8. What is Nick's opinion of Tom and Daisy? How has Nick changed?

9. What is the lesson we learn at the end of the novel?

10. What "preyed" on Gatsby?