3. Why did Belle give Ashley an alibi?
(a) So Beau didn't end up fatherless
(b) She loves Rhett
(c) She wanted to help Scarlett
(d) So Melanie wouldn't be hurt by the scandal

4. Rhett says that he could divorce Scarlett for what?
(a) Lying to him
(b) Not sharing a bed
(c) Not having more children
(d) Giving Ashley money

5. Why do some people believe in Scarlett's innocence?
(a) They don't like Rhett
(b) Melanie's support
(c) She has too much to lose
(d) She's always been truthful

Short Answer Questions

1. Who bad mouths Scarlett in front of Melanie?

2. Why does Rhett say that he will never lend Scarlett more money?

3. What does Rhett want for Bonnie?

4. Who does Scarlett run into after visiting Rhett?

5. Who does Scarlett shun in Atlanta?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Scarlett and Rhett in Chapter 50? How does Rhett feel about this change in their lives?

2. How have Scarlett's feelings toward Ashley changed? What do India, Archie, and Mrs. Elsing see?

3. What does Rhett ask Scarlett after Frank's death? What is her response?

4. Why are the Yankees angry with Scarlett, Frank, and Aunt Pittypat in Chapter 37?

5. What does Scarlett realize as Melanie is dying?

6. Who are Scarlett's new friends when Rhett and Scarlett return to Atlanta from New Orleans? Why doesn't Rhett like Scarlett's new friends in Atlanta?

7. What decision does Scarlett make about labor at the mills? What problems does this cause?

8. How does Rhett react to Scarlett's declaration of love?

9. Why does Scarlett return to Tara in Chapter 39?

10. Why does Scarlett feel that she is different than other Southerners when she attends the Elsing wedding?

(see the answer keys)

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