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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. After the birth of a child, how long did it usually take Granny to be well again?
(a) 2 days
(b) 5 days
(c) 3 days
(d) 4 days

2. After Cornelia leaves, how long does Granny hope her children will leave her alone?
(a) A couple hours
(b) A minute
(c) 15 minutes
(d) 30 minutes

3. What does Granny feel Father Connolly do toward the end of the story?
(a) Tickle her feet
(b) Sprinkle water on her forehead
(c) Smooth her covers
(d) Take her hand

4. After Granny considers her life, what flashes on her closed eyelids?
(a) Flashlight
(b) Lamp
(c) Light
(d) Candle

5. What does Granny ask when Cornelia seems to be talking, but Granny can’t hear her?
(a) What did you say?
(b) Whose birthday is it?
(c) Why aren’t you getting supper?
(d) Why is everyone coming?

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the story, to where does Granny pull up her sheet?

2. Like what does Granny’s pillow seem to float?

3. Why is it important that Granny give Lydia something special?

4. Where does Granny say that Cornelia always whispers?

5. When is it when Dr. Harry comes back to see Granny?

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