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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 news clipping which Scarlett receives from Aunt Paulie say?

2. What is Scarlett bored by in Chapter 50?

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

4. What is Colum O'Hara's vocation?

5. How does Scarlett get around the house rules during Lent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Scarlett give to Colum when they arrive in Ireland?

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

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

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

8. What causes a stir in Chapter 58?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and interpret the conclusion of the novel "Scarlett". What happens at the end of the novel? Are there any unanswered questions? Why might Ripley have chosen to end the novel when she did?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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