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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What have the Yankees done to Tara?

2. What does Melanie announce after Ashley's visit?

3. Scarlett goes to visit Uncle Peter and Aunt Pittypat in which city?

4. Where does Scarlett stay in Atlanta?

5. Where does Scarlett hide the dead Yankee's wallet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Scarlett talks to Ashley in Chapter 6? Who overhears their conversation?

2. How does Melanie and Scarlett's relationship begin to change in Chapters 26 and 27? What events bind them together?

3. What does Ashley place in Scarlett's hand in Chapter 31? What does Scarlett realize about when he does this?

4. How does Rhett feel about the war? Why does he run the blockade?

5. What does Scarlett decide she must do in order to save Tara in Chapter 32? How does she prepare for this?

6. What is the situation in Atlanta like as the Yankees draw closer in Chapter 18? How does Scarlett feel about the situation?

7. Why does Dr. Mead refuse to come to help with Melanie's baby?

8. What is life like at Tara after the Yankees leave? What does Frank Kennedy confide to Scarlett about the war?

9. How does Scarlett become the head of Tara after her return with Melanie and the babies?

10. What happens when the soldier rides up to Tara in Chapter 26? What benefits does Scarlett gain from the event?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Mitchell's portrayal of the American Civil War. Do you think that her presentation is accurate? Do you think she glorifies the war or shows war's negative consequences?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Ashley Wilkes with Rhett Butler. How does each of these men represent the South?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Melanie remained loyal to Scarlett? In what ways did Melanie show her loyalty?

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