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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 Cornelia do when her mother tells her to do something?
(a) Sits suddenly
(b) Calls for the doctor
(c) Kneels and puts her head on the pillow
(d) Steps backward

2. What is the reason Granny gives the doctor for taking to her bed?
(a) To get rid of Cornelia
(b) To get out of baking
(c) To get out of cleaning
(d) To get rid of Lydia

3. What was a frequent topic of Father Connolly’s stories?
(a) A Scotchman
(b) A lapsed Catholic
(c) An Irishman
(d) A Southern Baptist

4. At the beginning of the story, to where does Granny pull up her sheet?
(a) Neck
(b) Chin
(c) Shoulders
(d) Waist

5. After the birth of a child, how long did it usually take Granny to be well again?
(a) 5 days
(b) 3 days
(c) 2 days
(d) 4 days

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is on top of the bronze clock?

3. What does Granny think when Father Connolly touches her?

4. As Granny tries to take a little nap, where does her pillow press?

5. What does Granny want to send Sister Borgia?

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