Question

quiz 6.2.1 - comprehension and analysis of literature
comprehension and analysis of literature
the final literary perspective we looked at is from margaret mitchells gone with the wind. it is the thoughts of fictional character scarlett ohara during reconstruction, the time directly after the civil war meant to rebuild the country. white plantation owners did not favor many of the improvements pushed by radical republicans and carpetbaggers. this activity is meant to help you comprehend the small section of chapter 31 from the novel.
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choose the best summary sentence for this section.
a. scarlett is reflecting on the success of the freedmens bureau, and she is happy with the changes in the south.
b. scarlett is frustrated and angry with the new policies at the freedmens bureau policies that are encouraging freed slaves to leave plantations.
c. scarlett is planning how best to manipulate jonas wilkerson into helping her raise money for her taxes.

Explanation:

The text mentions white plantation owners' dislike for Radical - Republican and carpetbagger - pushed improvements during Reconstruction. Given this context, Scarlett, as a white plantation - related character, would likely be frustrated with policies that affect plantation life, such as those of the Freedmen's Bureau encouraging freed slaves to leave plantations.

Answer:

B. Scarlett is frustrated and angry with the new policies at the Freedmen's Bureau policies that are encouraging freed slaves to leave plantations.