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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 old was Granny when she went around and made farewell visits to her children and grandchildren?
(a) 60
(b) 65
(c) 67
(d) 74

2. When Granny thinks about death, how does it feel?
(a) Frightening
(b) Comforting
(c) Warm and familiar
(d) Clammy and unfamiliar

3. What are the birds singing that Granny imagines hearing?
(a) Lullaby
(b) Doxology
(c) A Mass
(d) Dance tune

4. Who dug the post holes when Granny fenced in an acreage?
(a) Lydia
(b) Jimmy
(c) Granny
(d) Cornelia

5. How does Cornelia look to Granny when Cornelia checks on Granny?
(a) Her features are swollen and full of little puddles
(b) Bright-eyed and happy
(c) Sad and pensive
(d) Her eyes are wet and her nose is red

Short Answer Questions

1. What colored jugs are on the pantry shelves?

2. When does Granny plan to get back to work again?

3. What does Granny close her fingers around after Lydia tries to hand her back something?

4. What did Granny’s father have on his last birthday?

5. What is Cornelia saying as her mother is dying?

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