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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Jilting of Granny Weatherall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Granny describe what she sees in the valley?
(a) Soft evening light highlighting the trees and creek
(b) Drops of rain sweeping through the trees and spattering in the creek
(c) Marching across the creek and swallowing the trees
(d) Bright warm patches of light and shadow

2. What does Granny think is going to happen after she feels something shake her?
(a) Death
(b) Tornado
(c) A visitor will come
(d) Storm

3. What is the first thing Granny thinks she hears after the doctor leaves?
(a) Branches rustling
(b) Leaves rustling
(c) Kitten scratching
(d) Dog eating

4. When Granny reconsiders what the noise might be that she hears after the doctor leaves, what does she think it might be?
(a) Hanging clothes
(b) Sweeping
(c) Water running
(d) Swishing newspapers

5. When does Granny plan to get back to work again?
(a) Tomorrow
(b) Before supper
(c) After her nap
(d) After supper

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Granny wish to do with Cornelia when she thinks about her daughter’s qualities?

2. How does Granny describe the way her bones feel at the beginning of the story?

3. What does Granny feel around her wrist?

4. What does Granny ask Cornelia after feeling something shake?

5. What does Granny tell Cornelia to do?

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