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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. Why does Scarlett decide to continue to Ireland after her circumstances change?

2. What do Colum and Scarlett come across on their way to their destination in Chapter 49?

3. Who is homesick for Ireland in Chapter 44?

4. What story does Joe O'Neill go around telling in Chapter 63?

5. What does Scarlett participate in in Chapter 45?

Short Essay Questions

1. What stories circulate about the baby Scarlett just gave birth to?

2. What happens when Scarlett and Colum visit a fair in Chapter 52, and how does Scarlett feel about the event?

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

4. What do Maureen and Scarlett share stories about in Chapter 43?

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

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

7. What causes a stir in Chapter 58?

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

9. What causes Scarlett to lose her joy of working on Ballyhara?

10. What do the locals do when they see Scarlett out with her baby? Why does Scarlett think they do this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Scarlett's growth as a character. How does she grow throughout the novel? How was she able to do this? How does it change her relationship with Rhett?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret the character Scarlett. What are her defining character traits? What struggles and obstacles does she face throughout the novel? What are her goals and motives?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of money in the novel "Scarlett". How important is money to Scarlett? How does she use money to get what she wants? Does money ever cause problems for Scarlett?

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