Question

following passage? after that i lived like a young rajah in all the capitals of europe - paris, venice, rome - collecting jewels, chiefly rubies, hunting big game, painting a little, things for myself only, and trying to forget something very sad that had happened to me long ago. with an effort i managed to restrain my incredulous laughter. nick confronts gatsby about dishonest deals, causing tension. jordan shares her romantic past with nick to gain his trust. gatsby boasts of a rich life in europe to impress

Explanation:

The passage shows someone (presumably Gatsby) boasting about a luxurious life in European capitals. The narrator restrains laughter, indicating skepticism. This aligns with Gatsby trying to impress.

Answer:

Gatsby boasts of a rich life in Europe to impress