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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. When Granny reconsiders what the noise might be that she hears after the doctor leaves, what does she think it might be?
(a) Hanging clothes
(b) Sweeping
(c) Swishing newspapers
(d) Water running

2. What shakes Granny after she considers who she might have exchanged her husband for?
(a) Children
(b) Explosion
(c) Deep roaring
(d) Thunder

3. What does Granny want to send Sister Borgia?
(a) Vegetable seeds
(b) 6 bottles of wine
(c) 6 jars of jelly
(d) Flower seeds

4. What color is the tall dresser in the room where Granny is?
(a) Cream
(b) Brown
(c) White
(d) Black

5. When will the others come to see Granny?
(a) After supper
(b) At dusk
(c) Tomorrow
(d) Soon

Short Answer Questions

1. As Granny remembers being jilted, what does she tell herself to do about being jilted?

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

3. In her mind, what does Granny tell herself not to get the upper hand of her?

4. How does Granny describe what it was like raising the children on her own?

5. What color was the flame when the lamp was lit?

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