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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 do the faces of Granny’s children appear to her toward the end of the story?
(a) Fading in and out
(b) Drifting away
(c) Sharp and clear
(d) Fuzzy and hazy

2. What does Granny say when she realizes she is dying?
(a) I can’t go yet
(b) I’m not ready
(c) It’s not time
(d) I have things to do

3. What is on the table by Granny’s bed?
(a) Linen cover, candle, and a crucifix
(b) Pictures
(c) Linen cover, Bible, and rosary
(d) Books

4. How many birds does Granny imagine she hears?
(a) 20
(b) 1,000
(c) 45
(d) 500

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Granny believe cleared a straight road to God for her?

2. What does Granny do after Cornelia leaves her?

3. What does Granny feel like doing when she imagines hearing something?

4. How old is Granny?

5. What does Granny think is going to happen after she feels something shake her?

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