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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 thinking about the jilting, what does Granny see Hapsy wearing?
(a) Straw hat
(b) Brown beret
(c) White cap
(d) Blue bonnet

2. How does Granny describe what she sees in the valley?
(a) Marching across the creek and swallowing the trees
(b) Soft evening light highlighting the trees and creek
(c) Drops of rain sweeping through the trees and spattering in the creek
(d) Bright warm patches of light and shadow

3. What is the trouble with Cornelia, according to Granny?
(a) She is mean and vindictive
(b) She is dutiful and good
(c) She is faithful and loyal
(d) She is disgusting and devious

4. At the beginning of the story, what does Granny ask the doctor to take with him and go?
(a) Schoolbooks
(b) Prodding fingers
(c) Stethoscope
(d) Cold hands

5. What color whirligigs are on the stone-china jars?
(a) Red
(b) Blue
(c) Green
(d) Yellow

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Granny thinks she hears after the doctor leaves?

2. Where does Granny say that Cornelia always whispers?

3. What did Granny want to give Cornelia?

4. What response does Granny get when she tells the doctor what she wants?

5. What colored jugs are on the pantry shelves?

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