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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 Scarlett demand of a servant carrying her grandfather's meal in Chapter 36?

2. How much money does Rhett send Scarlett in Chapter 38?

3. What is the name of the ship that has mail for Scarlett in Chapter 55?

4. What must Scarlett do to receive her grandfather's fortune?

5. Whose demeanor is Scarlett pleased by in Chapter 50?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Colum leave for the day in Chapter 54? What needs to be done in preparation for Scarlett's grandmother's birthday?

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

3. How does Scarlett feel about her pregnancy? Why does she decide not to return to Charleston?

4. What does Scarlett find out when she goes to the store run by her uncles, James and Andrew?

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

6. How does Scarlett relate to the workers at Ballyhara in Chapter 59?

7. Why does the bank's president make a fuss over Scarlett in Chapter 38? What does Scarlett suspect about her grandfather after her bank visit?

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

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

10. What does Kathleen tell Scarlett when she goes for a visit in Chapter 61?

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

Analyze and interpret the character Rhett Butler. What are his defining character traits? What struggles and obstacles does he face throughout the novel? What does the reader learn about his background and family life? Is he a good father? Husband?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of reputation in the novel "Scarlett". Why is one's reputation so important during this time period and place? What connection can be made between the importance of one's reputation and Scarlett's social class? What are some examples of times when Scarlett's reputation is in jeopardy? How does Rhett save the day?

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