Gwtw: Book Vs. Movie

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What was in the book that was not in the movie? Well, lets find out.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    In the movie, Scarlett only had one child. (Bonnie) In the book, she has three. What are the names of the other two children?

    • A.

      Will Henry Hamilton, Ellen Lindsey Kennedy

    • B.

      Wayne Hardy Hamilton, Eleanor Lauren Kennedy

    • C.

      Walter Haldon Hamilton, Emily Larissa Kennedy

    • D.

      Wade Hampton Hamilton, Ella Lorena Kennedy

    Correct Answer
    D. Wade Hampton Hamilton, Ella Lorena Kennedy
  • 2. 

    In the movie, Careen (Scarlett's youngest sister) stays at Tara after the war. What does she do in the book?

    • A.

      Move in with Scarlett and Aunt Pittypat

    • B.

      Go to a convent to become a nun

    • C.

      Marry Will Benteen and move in with him

    • D.

      Go up north to try get some money

    Correct Answer
    B. Go to a convent to become a nun
  • 3. 

    In the Atlanta Bazaar scene, where Scarlett and Melanie donate their wedding rings, Melly donates her's first. (in the film) Who donates it first in the book?

    • A.

      Aunt Pittypat

    • B.

      Fanny Elsing

    • C.

      Scarlett

    • D.

      India Wilkes

    Correct Answer
    C. Scarlett
    Explanation
    In the book, Scarlett donates her wedding ring first in the Atlanta Bazaar scene.

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  • 4. 

    Who grows fond of Careen, but marries Suellen?

    • A.

      Will Benteen

    • B.

      Tony Fontaine

    • C.

      Stuart Tarleton

    • D.

      Brent Tarleton

    Correct Answer
    A. Will Benteen
    Explanation
    Will Benteen grows fond of Careen but ends up marrying Suellen.

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  • 5. 

    When Scarlett gets mad at Ashley and throws a vase over the sofa, in the movie, Rhett says "Has the war started?" What does he say in the book?

    • A.

      "That's a fine arm you got there."

    • B.

      "I never though that my head would be blown off at this barbecue."

    • C.

      "This is too much."

    • D.

      "That's an ugly temper for such a pretty face."

    Correct Answer
    C. "This is too much."
    Explanation
    In the book, when Scarlett gets mad at Ashley and throws a vase over the sofa, Rhett says "This is too much." This response suggests that Rhett is expressing his disapproval and frustration towards Scarlett's behavior. He may feel that her actions are excessive or unreasonable, leading him to make this remark. This statement implies that Rhett has reached his limit and cannot tolerate Scarlett's outbursts any longer.

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  • 6. 

    In the movie, India Wilkes was courting Charles Hamilton, until Scarlett married him. In the book, Ashley's other sister, Honey (not in the movie) was with Charles. Who was India with?

    • A.

      Brent Tarleton

    • B.

      Stuart Tarleton

    • C.

      Tom Tarleton

    • D.

      Boyd Tarleton

    Correct Answer
    B. Stuart Tarleton
    Explanation
    In the book, India Wilkes was with Stuart Tarleton.

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  • 7. 

    In the scene after Scarlett visits Rhett in jail, when she is talking to Frank Kennedy, (Suellen's beau) Scarlett tells him that "She's going to marry one of the county boys next month." In the book, which "county boy" does she say Suellen is going to marry? 

    • A.

      Alex Fontaine

    • B.

      Tony Fontaine

    • C.

      Brent Tarleton

    • D.

      Stuart Tarleton

    Correct Answer
    B. Tony Fontaine
  • 8. 

    In the movie, Charles and Scarlett's wedding was the day after Ashley and Melanie's. When was it in the book?

    • A.

      A week before

    • B.

      A week after

    • C.

      A day before

    • D.

      A month after

    Correct Answer
    C. A day before
    Explanation
    In the book, Charles and Scarlett's wedding took place a day before Ashley and Melanie's wedding.

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  • 9. 

    In the library scene, after Scarlett says to Ashley that Melanie is a "mealy mouthed, silly little fool," Ashley says "You musn't say those things about Melanie." In the movie, the next line is: "Who are you to tell me I musn't?" In the book, Scarlett says something before that line. What does she say?

    • A.

      "You're a cad!"

    • B.

      "Well I am saying them!"

    • C.

      "Don't tell me what to do!"

    • D.

      "I musn't be damned to you!"

    Correct Answer
    D. "I musn't be damned to you!"
  • 10. 

    Everyone remembers the red dress that Scarlett wears to Ashley's birthday, right? Well what color was it in the book?

    • A.

      Green

    • B.

      Blue

    • C.

      Orange

    • D.

      Pink

    Correct Answer
    A. Green
    Explanation
    In the book, Scarlett wears a green dress to Ashley's birthday. This is different from the iconic red dress that is portrayed in the film adaptation.

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