The Jilting of Granny Weatherall Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In her mind, what does Granny tell herself not to get the upper hand of her?
(a) Wounded vanity
(b) Anger
(c) Sorrow
(d) Distant grief

2. What did Granny want to give Cornelia?
(a) Amethyst set
(b) Diamond necklace
(c) Ruby ring
(d) Sapphire ring

3. How does Granny feel when she looks back at all she accomplished alone?
(a) Take a nap
(b) Tired, but happy
(c) Satisfied and content
(d) Roll up her sleeves and put the place to rights again

4. When Dr. Harry comes back, how does he describe Granny?
(a) Angry
(b) Content
(c) Young and happy
(d) Peaceful and sleepy

5. What does Granny want to give Lydia?
(a) House
(b) Car
(c) Bank account
(d) 40 acres

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the birds singing that Granny imagines hearing?

2. What is being squeezed out of Granny as her pillow presses against her as she tries to nap?

3. Who dug the post holes when Granny fenced in an acreage?

4. What was the second illness that Granny pulled through without Dr. Harry?

5. What does Dr. Harry call Granny after she tells him to respect his elders?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Granny considers the day she was jilted, how does she describe how the day changed once the bridegroom didn’t show?

2. How does Hapsy look to Granny?

3. What does Granny want after Dr. Harry leaves in the morning?

4. How does Granny feel about her soul?

5. Who does Granny really wish to see, and where does she find her?

6. How does Hapsy interact with Granny?

7. What reason does Granny give Dr. Harry for taking to her bed?

8. What does Granny think about childbirth and how it affected her?

9. What type of stories does Father Connolly tell?

10. After sixty years, what does Granny decide she wants?

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