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Set 5: Command of Evidence

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby* critiques the 'American Dream' through the character of Jay Gatsby. Despite accumulating immense wealth, Gatsby cannot attain the social acceptance and love he seeks, suggesting that money cannot buy happiness or genuine connection.

What does Gatsby's failure to achieve his goals suggest?

A. Wealth guarantees social status.
B. Material success does not fulfill deeper human needs.✓ Correct
C. The American Dream is easily achievable.
D. Gatsby was not wealthy enough.

Detailed Explanation

Gatsby has wealth but cannot 'attain. .. love' or 'happiness.' This suggests money (material success) doesn't fulfill relational/emotional (deeper) needs.

Key Evidence:

• "cannot attain the social acceptance and love"

• "money cannot buy happiness"

Why others are wrong: A (Gatsby has wealth but NOT social acceptance.), C (The novel is a 'critique' of this dream.), D (He has 'immense wealth'; more wouldn't help.).

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