The Great Gatsby True or False

1. Wilson's face is described as "ashen," and his town is a gray heap. What is Fitzgerald saying about Wilson and Myrtle's existence through the use of these drab colors? -> Their lives are exciting.
2. T.J. Eckleburg acts as a symbol for: -> Morality and god
3. What does the Owl-Eyed Man in Gatsby's library symbolize? -> Clarity of perception
4. Wolfsheim is a stereotyped character. Considering his name (WOLFsheim), the fact that he's Jewish, he's shady, and that Nick doesn't like him, what is Fitzgerald hitting on? -> Jewish people are bad.
5. Gatsby's library is full of unread, brand spankin' new books. What does this tell us about Gatsby? -> He hasn't gotten to the Natural History section of his library.

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