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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. If John came back, who would he look for?
(a) A young woman with dark hair
(b) A young woman with a Spanish comb in her hair and a painted fan
(c) A young woman with small children
(d) A young woman with fair complexion and unwrinkled skin

2. What types of glasses are on the pantry shelves?
(a) Canning
(b) Jelly
(c) Crystal
(d) Mason

3. What does Cornelia put on Granny when she comes to check on her?
(a) Lotion
(b) Perfume
(c) Wet cloth
(d) Essential oil

4. What does Granny think when Father Connolly touches her?
(a) I’m a married woman
(b) Stop that
(c) That is comforting
(d) I needed that

5. What does Father Connolly usually do when he comes to visit Granny?
(a) Have tea, play cards, and gossip
(b) Have a meal
(c) Pray and say a rosary
(d) Read the Bible

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Granny flick from Dr. Harry’s grasp at the beginning of the story?

2. What type of army does Granny think of when she looks at the valley?

3. How does Cornelia look to Granny when Cornelia checks on Granny?

4. What does Granny ask for after she thinks about her father?

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

(see the answer key)

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