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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 feel around her wrist?
(a) Ribbon
(b) Warm bracelet
(c) Stretchy rubber band
(d) String

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

3. What does Granny ask for after she thinks about her father?
(a) Hot toddy
(b) Tea
(c) Coffee
(d) Lemon juice

4. After Cornelia leaves, how long does Granny hope her children will leave her alone?
(a) A couple hours
(b) 15 minutes
(c) A minute
(d) 30 minutes

5. As Granny looks at the valley, where will the sight that she watches move next?
(a) Barn
(b) Pasture
(c) Orchard
(d) Hog pen

Short Answer Questions

1. When Granny thinks about death, how does it feel?

2. How many birds does Granny imagine she hears?

3. As Granny remembers being jilted, what does she tell herself to do about being jilted?

4. After thinking about her father, what most annoys Granny about Cornelia?

5. When Granny’s eyes close after the doctor’s visit, what does she compare shutting her eyes to?

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