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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. What does Granny tell Cornelia to do?
(a) Wash her face
(b) Wipe her eyes
(c) Get tea
(d) Bring supper

2. After thinking about Cornelia’s lampshades, how does Granny describe Dr. Harry?
(a) Like a devil
(b) Like a ghost
(c) Like a saint
(d) Like an angel

3. When Granny fenced in an acreage, who helped her clamp the wires?
(a) Hired hand
(b) Negro boy
(c) Hobo
(d) Neighbor

4. What does Granny compare her soul to?
(a) Snow
(b) Nursing baby
(c) Coal
(d) Teething baby

5. How does Granny say that life can be wasted?
(a) Don’t build relationships
(b) Don’t spend time with your children
(c) Waste opportunities
(d) Waste good food

Short Answer Questions

1. When has Cornelia seen her mother as she is now?

2. As Granny moves toward death, how does she see her body?

3. At the beginning of the story, to where does Granny pull up her sheet?

4. What did Granny’s father say was his daily habit?

5. What does Granny do after Cornelia leaves her?

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