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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. Where does Scarlett go with her aunts in Chapter 16?

2. Who is Sheba?

3. How does Middleton's wife react to his budding romance with Scarlett?

4. What does Rosemary suggest about Scarlett that Rhett dismisses in Chapter 20?

5. What is Rhett growing on his plantation in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Rhett tell Mrs. Cooper he will take Tommy? Where does he actually take Tommy?

2. How does Rhett feel about Scarlett's presence in Charleston? Why does he say he won't ask her to leave?

3. What causes a stir among the mourners in Chapter 1?

4. How does Scarlett earn Sally's respect in Chapter 15?

5. What is Scarlett's response when Eleanor asks her if she wants another child?

6. For what reasons does Rhett tell Rosemary he must get away from Scarlett?

7. What promises does Rhett make to Mammy before she dies? What does Rhett tell Scarlett after making his promises?

8. What gives Scarlett an opportunity to contact her estranged husband, Rhett?

9. In Chapter 26, what does Scarlett agree to leave Charleston and Rhett in return for?

10. In Chapter 3, what is preventing repairs from being done at Tara? For what reason does Scarlett offer to pay Suellen a stipend?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Scarlett's bond with Tara. What does Tara mean to Scarlett? Why might it mean this to her? What does she feel about Tara as she grows and experiences new places? Does Scarlett's opinion, or reliance, on Tara change throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 2

What is the genre of the novel "Scarlett"? What are some examples of other works of this genre? What are the characteristics of this genre? What are some examples of these characteristics in "Scarlett"?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and interpret the relationship between Scarlett and Rhett. What ups and downs do they experience during their relationship? Are they well-suited for one another? Why or why not? What keeps them apart throughout the novel? What brings them together?

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