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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. How many of the sick that Granny tended died?
(a) Hardly any of them
(b) None
(c) Just a few
(d) Only two

2. What would Granny say to her children when it was time to come in from playing?
(a) Time for bed
(b) It’s getting dark
(c) Don’t stay out in the night air
(d) Come in for supper

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

4. What did Granny’s father have on his last birthday?
(a) Hot toddy
(b) Wine
(c) Cake
(d) Cobbler

5. Who is the only person Granny would have exchanged her husband for?
(a) St. Michael
(b) No one
(c) St. Gabriel
(d) St. Martin

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Granny use to describe lighting the lamps?

2. What does Cornelia put on Granny when she comes to check on her?

3. What does Granny say she wants when Cornelia comes to her after the doctor leaves?

4. After thinking about Cornelia’s lampshades, what does Granny see around Dr. Harry?

5. What is the trouble with Cornelia, according to Granny?

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