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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 old was Granny when she went around and made farewell visits to her children and grandchildren?
(a) 65
(b) 67
(c) 60
(d) 74

2. What does Granny think of the world she found after being jilted?
(a) Better
(b) Hard
(c) Burdensome
(d) Wonderful

3. When Granny fenced in an acreage, who helped her clamp the wires?
(a) Hobo
(b) Hired hand
(c) Negro boy
(d) Neighbor

4. As Granny imagines something, what won’t her companion give her?
(a) Reins
(b) Hymnal
(c) Book
(d) Rosary

5. Why does Jimmy come to talk to his mother?
(a) Just to spend time with her
(b) Discuss raising children
(c) Discuss business
(d) Get advice

Short Answer Questions

1. What would lighting the lamp dispel in the children?

2. How does Granny describe what it was like raising the children on her own?

3. When does Granny plan to get back to work again?

4. If John came back, who would he look for?

5. What was the second illness that Granny pulled through without Dr. Harry?

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