Tom wanted to rub the fact that Daisy is lost to Gatsby in his face.
Is this during the reconstruction period if so the blacks would be considered citizens but would not be receiving the same rights as other citizens because of black codes.
Answer:I think it's number 2
Explanation:He is embarrassed because he thinks his fear for chickens is unusual.
"A large wave caught him and flung him with ease and supreme speed completely over the bpoat and far beyond it."