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What makes Nick think that his house in on fire?
All of the lights in Gatsby's house are on, lighting up that end of West Egg
What did Nick compare Gatsby's house to?
The World's Fair
What two things does Gatsby suggest that he and Nick do even at the late hour?
Go to Coney Island and go swimming in the swimming pool
What does Gatsby try to offer Nick?
Some work on the side
When Nick calls Daisy, what specifically does he tell her not to do?
Bring Tom
What does Gatsby do for Nick before Daisy comes for tea?
Cut his grass
What was the weather like on the day that Daisy comes for tea?
Wet and rainy
What did Gatsby have sent to Nick's house for the tea party?
a boat load of flowers
What is Gatsby's appearance?
Dressed up nicely, but he is pale and has dark circles under his eyes from no sleep
Where is Gatsby when Daisy arrives for tea?
He runs outside into the rain
What happens at 2 minutes to 4?
Gatsby decides to go home, but then they hear a motor
Instead of in the living room, where does Gatsby disappear?
He runs outside and gets all wet before knocking at the door
What does Gatsby almost knock over in his nervousness when seeing Daisy?
a clock
What was the situation like at this time?
Super awkward
What is Gatsby's strangely exact answer for how long it's been since he's seen Daisy?
Five years next November
What does Gatsby say privately to Nick?
That it was all a mistake; however, Nick tells him that Daisy and Gatsby are just embarrassed
Where does Nick go?
At this point, he goes outside to give Daisy and Gatsby space
What does Gatsby suggest after having a emotional moment with Daisy?
That they move the party over to his house
How does Gatsby say he survives in such a big house?
He fills it with interesting people, night and day
What is Gatsby's room like?
Simple except for a gold toilet set
What does Gatsby show Daisy that makes her cry?
Gatsby's collection of shirts
Who was the man in the yachting costume photograph?
Mr. Dan Cody, Gatsby's old best friend who is dead
Who plays the piano for Gatsby, Nick and Daisy?
Mr. Ewing Klipspringer, the boarder (he plays The Love Nest)
abortive
unsuccessful
Rout
An overwhelming defeat
Suppress
to do away with; abolish; stop
Innumerable
Very numerous; countless
Ecstatic
subject to or in a state of ecstasy
Reproach
to find fault with; blame
Serf
Slave
Obstinate
inflexible; stubborn; not yielding
Exult
to show a feeling of triumphant joy
Hulking
heavy and clumsy; bulky
Nebulous
Hazy, vague, indistinct, confused
Vestige
a trace of something no longer existing
Fluctuate
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