In the novel Gone with the Wind, what were the names of the two slaves Scarletts father bought, and what relationship did they have?
- Dilcey and Prissy, cousins
- DIlcey and Prissy, mother and daughter
- Mammie and Prissy, sisters
- Mammie and Dilcey, best friends
Answer
The correct answer is B) DIlcey and Prissy, mother and daughter.
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