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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 pet name does Jimmy call his mother?
(a) Mommy
(b) Mother
(c) Mammy
(d) Mom

2. What does Granny tell Cornelia to do?
(a) Get tea
(b) Bring supper
(c) Wash her face
(d) Wipe her eyes

3. If John came back, who would he look for?
(a) A young woman with fair complexion and unwrinkled skin
(b) A young woman with a Spanish comb in her hair and a painted fan
(c) A young woman with dark hair
(d) A young woman with small children

4. Who else can wear the jewelry that Granny wants to give Cornelia?
(a) Cornelia’s daughter
(b) Hapsy
(c) Lydia
(d) Cornelia

5. What does Granny wish to do with Cornelia when she thinks about her daughter’s qualities?
(a) Scream
(b) Spank
(c) Hug
(d) Praise

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Granny say that Cornelia always whispers?

3. What is Father Connolly murmuring toward the end of the story?

4. What type of lampshades does Cornelia have in Granny’s room?

5. What does Granny tell Dr. Harry she would like when he returns to see her?

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