Word-in-Context The Great Gatsby

At different times, Gatsby might be either brusque or compassionate; his particular combination of ___ and ___ often confused people.

A model of ___ behavior, Gatsby never ate or drank to excess.

Although the house was usually quiet, the level of activity there became ___ whenever a big party was put on.

Despite the wide-ranging curiosity about his personal life, Jay Gatsby enjoyed a degree of ___ that today’s highly scrutinized society figured can only ___.

Oddly, a mere stranger managed to ___ Gatsby’s disappointment, while even his oldest friends remained oblivious.

Since Gatsby had originally ___ her motives, he was not surprised that Daisy was confused about him as well.

Gatsby was more than just ____: his relentless drive toward perfection could almost be described as ___.

Nick was neither ____ nor ___; he was not penniless, but he was not wealthy either.

Tom had a tendency toward aggressive behavior, a ___ fighting rather than resolving differences amicably.

The character Jay Gatsby has become such an enduring icon that many consider him ___ of America.