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Answer: DSet 2: Command of Evidence
Explanation
PASSAGE
In the novel *The Great Gatsby*, Jay Gatsby is famous for his lavish parties. Yet, the narrator Nick Carraway observes, 'I found that most people were not invited; they went there... distinctively, quite directly, and without introduction.'
What does this suggest about the nature of Gatsby's parties?
A. They were strictly private events for close friends.
B. They were chaotic and open to the public.
C. Gatsby personally greeted every guest.
D. Guests were required to bring formal invitations.✓ Correct
Detailed Explanation
If most people were 'not invited' and just 'went there', it implies an open, somewhat chaotic atmosphere where formal social rules (like invitations) were ignored.
Key Evidence:
• "most people were not invited"
• "went there... without introduction"
Why others are wrong: A (Strangers attended without knowing the host.), C (The text suggests they entered without introduction.), D (The text says they were 'not invited'.).