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

2. After Granny tries to tell the doctor what she wants, what whispering does she hear?
(a) Someone outside the window
(b) Doctor and nurse
(c) Her children
(d) Breeze

3. How does Granny feel when she looks back at all she accomplished alone?
(a) Roll up her sleeves and put the place to rights again
(b) Tired, but happy
(c) Take a nap
(d) Satisfied and content

4. Who does Granny believe cleared a straight road to God for her?
(a) Mary, mother of Jesus
(b) Favorite saints
(c) Ancestors who have gone on before
(d) Father Connolly

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only person Granny would have exchanged her husband for?

2. As Granny looks at the valley, where will the sight that she watches move next?

3. What is Granny’s last act?

4. What are the birds singing that Granny imagines hearing?

5. What does Granny consider doing or she won’t be able to sleep?

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