7. One of the major themes of the novel is presented at the beginning of chapter three. What is this theme?
A. A higher being (God) is judging everyone's actions
B. The grandiose mindset relating to life as a "party" is temporary and leads to
emptiness
C. Being rich can allow people to transcend into a life of lavish fulfillment
D. The 1920's time period didn't produce any beneficial contributions to the future
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E. It is wise to put trust into new acquaintances because first impressions are
often intuitive