Question

Read the following excerpt from The Great Gatsby:
[Gatsby's] parents were shiftless and unsuccessful farm people—his imagination had never really accepted them as his parents at all. . . . He was a son of God (98).
Which of the following sentences most accurately describes a theme shown in this excerpt?
A. Parental love is unconditional.
B. Gatsby is likely a criminal.
C. Arrogance is not a victimless crime.
D. Religion is important to Gatsby.

C or D, which?

Answer 1

I just took the test on Apex and the answer was letter C.

Answer 2

Arrogance is not a victimless crime accurately describes the theme of the excerpt.

What is arrogance?

Arrogance means overbearing manner.

What is victimless crime?

Victimless crime is an illegal act.

What is accurately?

Accurately means exactly.

What is describes?

Describes means giving a detailed account.

What is theme?

Theme means a subject of a talk.

What is excerpt?

Excerpt is the short extract from the story or play.

From the excerpt, Gatsby could not accept his parents as they are unsuccessful farmers which shows his arrogance.

Hence the option (C) is correct.

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