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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. After feeling something shake her, what does Granny ask Cornelia to do?
(a) Close windows
(b) Bring a drink
(c) Get Hapsy
(d) Straighten the covers

2. What does Granny ask when Cornelia seems to be talking, but Granny can’t hear her?
(a) Why aren’t you getting supper?
(b) Whose birthday is it?
(c) What did you say?
(d) Why is everyone coming?

3. As Granny tries to take a little nap, where does her pillow press?
(a) Chest
(b) Heart
(c) Back of her head
(d) On her shoulders

4. Why does Lydia come to talk with her mother?
(a) Share memories
(b) Get advice about her children
(c) Bring the grandchildren for a visit
(d) Compare recipes

5. What is the trouble with Cornelia, according to Granny?
(a) She is faithful and loyal
(b) She is mean and vindictive
(c) She is disgusting and devious
(d) She is dutiful and good

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Jimmy come to talk to his mother?

3. What does Granny plan to go through tomorrow?

4. What did Granny compare her children to when she lit the lamps?

5. What is the first thing Granny thinks she hears after the doctor leaves?

(see the answer key)

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