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

2. What type of army does Granny think of when she looks at the valley?
(a) Ghosts
(b) Mice
(c) Children
(d) Ducks

3. What does Granny say to the doctor as she considers what she wanted to give her children?
(a) Hush and be quiet
(b) Don’t bother me
(c) Shut up
(d) Go away

4. As Granny moves toward death, how does she describe the way her thoughts are going?
(a) Fragmented
(b) Speeding past
(c) Dipping in and out of memory
(d) Round and round

5. What word does Granny use to describe lighting the lamps?
(a) Special
(b) Beautiful
(c) Compelling
(d) Frightening

Short Answer Questions

1. After Cornelia leaves, how long does Granny hope her children will leave her alone?

2. When Granny thinks about death, how does it feel?

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

4. When is Granny trying to take a little nap?

5. What does Granny think of the world she found after being jilted?

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