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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 Rhett offer Scarlett to leave Charleston in Chapter 18?

2. According to Rhett, what must Scarlett do to her clothes to fit in with Charleston society?

3. Where do Eleanor and Scarlett go after waking early in Chapter 11?

4. What is Rhett growing on his plantation in Chapter 17?

5. What reminds Scarlett of Tara in Chapter 22?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rhett feel about Scarlett's presence in Charleston? Why does he say he won't ask her to leave?

2. In Chapter 14, how is the aloofness of the citizens of Charleston explained?

3. What causes a stir among the mourners in Chapter 1?

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

5. What causes Scarlett to leave Tara in Chapter 4? Why does she leave Pansy behind?

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

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

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

9. What gives Scarlett an opportunity to contact her estranged husband, Rhett?

10. Who is missing from the party that greets Scarlett at Tara?

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

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

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