View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Jilting of Granny Weatherall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the wedding cake when Granny was jilted?
(a) Cut and served at a party
(b) Sent to an orphanage
(c) Thrown out and wasted
(d) Sent to an old folk’s home

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

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

4. How many times has Granny told Cornelia that lying in bed stops circulation?
(a) 1,000
(b) 20
(c) 50
(d) 500

5. When Granny finds the person she really wants to see, what does that person have?
(a) A baby
(b) A small toddler
(c) Dessert
(d) Food

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it important that Granny give Lydia something special?

2. When Granny’s eyes close after the doctor’s visit, what does she compare shutting her eyes to?

3. In her mind, what does Granny tell herself not to get the upper hand of her?

4. What does Granny pull out from her dress?

5. After the doctor leaves her room, who does Granny believe is whispering in her ear?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 223 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample