Question

What does Nick quickly discover about Tom Buchanan during his visit with his cousin Daisy and Miss Baker?

(a) That Tom is planning on going to France
(b) That Tom likes dogs and plans to buy one
(c) That Tom is cheating on Daisy
(d) That Tom needs glasses

Answer 1

Nick quickly discovers that Tom is cheating on Daisy, revealing themes of infidelity and moral decline.The correct option is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nick quickly discovers that Tom is cheating on Daisy during his visit with his cousin Daisy and Miss Baker. This revelation of Tom Buchanan’s infidelity is a critical early insight into his character and foreshadows the tensions and conflicts that will arise throughout the narrative. Nick’s observation and the subsequent unfolding of events showcase the themes of deceit, social class, and moral decay that are central to the plot of 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald.