Question

read the excerpt from fitzgeralds the great gatsby.

the silhouette of a moving cat wavered across the moonlight, and turning my head to watch it, i saw that i was not alone—fifty feet away a figure had emerged from the shadow of my neighbors mansion and was standing with his hands in his pockets regarding the silver pepper of the stars. something in his leisurely movements and the secure position of his feet upon the lawn suggested that it was mr. gatsby himself, come out to determine what share was his of our local heavens.

the appearance of gatsby from the shadows suggests that

• he prefers to go out at night.
• he is very busy during daytime hours.
• he prefers to be left alone.
• he is a man of mystery and secrets.

Explanation:

The excerpt shows Gatsby emerging silently from shadows at night, observing the stars alone. This subtle, unannounced appearance aligns with the novel's portrayal of Gatsby as a private, enigmatic figure whose life is shrouded in rumor and secrecy. The other options are not supported: there's no evidence he prefers night over day, is busy in the daytime, or only wants to be left alone—his mysterious emergence points to his secretive nature.

Answer:

he is a man of mystery and secrets.