Question

When Nick tells Gatsby that he can't repeat the past, how does Gatsby respond?

A.) Gatsby rejects what Nick says, insisting that one can repeat the past. "Can't repeat the past?' He cried incredulously. 'Why of course you can!"
B.) Gatsby doesn't understand what Nick is
C.) Gatsby agrees with what Nick says, realizing that his quest for Daisy is doomed.
D.) Gatsby ignores what Nick says, preferring not to have an argument with his friend.

Answer 1

A) Gatsby rejects what Nick says, insisting that one can repeat the past. "Can't repeat the past?' He cried incredulously. 'Why of course you can!"

Step-by-step explanation:

When Nick Carraway tells Gatsby in The Great Gatsby that he cannot repeat the past, Gatsby responds, "Can't go back in time?" Why, of course you can! "