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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. At the beginning of the story, to where does Granny pull up her sheet?
(a) Chin
(b) Shoulders
(c) Waist
(d) Neck

2. When does Granny plan to get back to work again?
(a) After supper
(b) Before supper
(c) After her nap
(d) Tomorrow

3. What does Granny compare her soul to?
(a) Teething baby
(b) Coal
(c) Snow
(d) Nursing baby

4. After feeling something shake her, what does Granny ask Cornelia to do?
(a) Straighten the covers
(b) Close windows
(c) Get Hapsy
(d) Bring a drink

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Granny hear whispering from a long way off after she sees the person she really has wanted to see?

2. Who tries to help Lydia put something back in Granny’s hands?

3. What is being squeezed out of Granny as her pillow presses against her as she tries to nap?

4. What did Granny always hate?

5. What does the person that Granny really wants to see say to her?

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