Gatsby's party guest lists reflect which prejudice?

• A. racial snobbery
• B. economic opportunism
• C. class prejudice against immigrants
• D. loyalty and tradition

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that Gatsby’s parties act as a lens on American social life, showing how people are sorted by class and origin. The guest lists bring a mix of the “new money” and the “old money,” outsiders who aren’t really part of the elite, and even those seen as typical immigrants or newcomers to wealth. The way guests treat Gatsby and his world—flocking to the spectacle for a night of pleasure, then drifting back to their own circles—reveals a prejudice rooted in class and birth rather than sincere friendship. They seek status and entertainment, but they don’t truly welcome outsiders into the inner circle, highlighting the weight of social hierarchies in the era.

So the best fit is a reflection of class prejudice against immigrants, since the social boundary is defined by who is considered truly belonging to the elite, including those who are seen as outsiders or newly arrived in wealth.