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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 color is the embroidered linen in Granny’s room?
(a) Yellow
(b) Blue
(c) White
(d) Beige

2. After describing Dr. Harry, how does Cornelia’s voice sound to Granny?
(a) Staggers and bumps like a cart
(b) Grates and grinds
(c) Fades in and out
(d) Slides up and down on a sour note

3. How does Granny say that life can be wasted?
(a) Don’t build relationships
(b) Don’t spend time with your children
(c) Waste good food
(d) Waste opportunities

4. What did Granny want to give Cornelia?
(a) Ruby ring
(b) Sapphire ring
(c) Diamond necklace
(d) Amethyst set

5. What color was the flame when the lamp was lit?
(a) Blue
(b) Yellow
(c) Orange
(d) Red

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After thinking about her father, what most annoys Granny about Cornelia?

3. How does Granny describe the way the doctor moves around the bed?

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

5. Who tries to help Lydia put something back in Granny’s hands?

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