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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. Who is Suellen?

2. What is the name of Ashley's son?

3. What is the name of the cemetery that Scarlett visits in Chapter 1?

4. According to Rhett, when will he return to Charleston, as of Chapter 32?

5. How does Rhett react to Scarlett's budding romance with Middleton?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what makes Scarlett think Ashley's business is in trouble? What does she decide to do to help him?

2. What does Scarlett arrange for India at her store in Chapter 6?

3. What does Scarlett think of Eleanor Butler? How does Scarlett end up staying with Eleanor?

4. What does Rhett advise Scarlett to do if she wants to fit in in Charleston?

5. What does Ross do to Scarlett when he returns home one night after drinking? How does Scarlett react?

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

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

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

9. What does Scarlett discover she and Rosemary have in common in Chapter 25?

10. Why does Scarlett volunteer to chaperone Rosemary on a visit to Rhett's plantation?

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

Discuss Scarlett's social class. What social class is Scarlett a part of? How does this affect her behavior? Who are some characters in the novel who are members of other social classes? How are they treated?

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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