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What is the significance of the white card Gatsby shows the police officer when his car is pulled over? (page 68).


the police officer warns Nick to stay away from Gatsby


the police officer lets Gatsby go without any ticket or warning


the police officer laughs at the card and takes Gatsby to jail


the police officer becomes angry

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the police officer lets Gatsby go without any ticket or warning

Significance: the white card shows Gatsby’s connections and influence — it lets him avoid trouble with the law and reinforces the idea that Gatsby has powerful friends and a mysterious, privileged status.