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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 does the letter that Scarlett receives in Chapter 54 indicate?

2. Who is homesick for Ireland in Chapter 44?

3. Why is Scarlett's grandfather's dinner unsuccessful in Chapter 37?

4. What does Kathleen tell Scarlett about her grandmother in Chapter 61?

5. How much does Scarlett offer for Ballyhara in Chapter 58?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 65, what plans does Scarlett make for the future?

2. Why does Maureen laugh about Scarlett's grandfather ruining his birthday dinner?

3. Who does Mrs. Fitzpatrick send for when Scarlett's labor becomes difficult? Who delivers Scarlett's baby?

4. What causes Scarlett to faint in Chapter 55? How does Colum explain Scarlett's fainting to a young cousin?

5. What rule is there in Scarlett's grandfather's house during Lent? How does Scarlett get around the rule?

6. What does Colum advise Scarlett to do about her relationship with Rhett in Chapter 44?

7. In Chapter 51, what does Scarlett hate about the guests at the party thrown in her honor?

8. Why does Colum jump from the carriage in Chapter 49?

9. What does Scarlett's grandfather offer her in Chapter 42, and under what conditions?

10. In Chapter 54, what has Scarlett's pregnancy led her to believe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and interpret the love triangle between Scarlett, Rhett and Anne, as well as the love triangle between Scarlett, Rhett and Luke. How do Anne and Luke affect the relationship between Scarlett and Rhett? Do they ever pose a real threat to Scarlett's relationship with Rhett?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the different archetypes found in the novel "Scarlett". What are some different types of archetypes and which can be found in the novel? What type of heroine is Scarlett? What type of hero is Rhett?

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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