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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. What did Granny’s father say was his daily habit?
(a) Drinking beer
(b) Calisthenics
(c) Walking
(d) Having a hot toddy

2. What would Granny tell John sometimes if she could?
(a) That she missed him
(b) That she didn’t do badly
(c) That she brought the children up right
(d) That she made it on her own

3. What is the reason Granny gives the doctor for taking to her bed?
(a) To get rid of Lydia
(b) To get out of cleaning
(c) To get rid of Cornelia
(d) To get out of baking

4. What does Granny say she wants when Cornelia comes to her after the doctor leaves?
(a) Drink
(b) Cold cloth
(c) A lot of things
(d) Heat compress

5. As Granny tries to nap, what color is the light that streams in when her eyelids waver?
(a) Blue-gray
(b) Hazy gray
(c) Soft yellow
(d) Bright white

Short Answer Questions

1. After Cornelia leaves, how long does Granny hope her children will leave her alone?

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

3. How many birds does Granny imagine she hears?

4. What color is the tall dresser in the room where Granny is?

5. After thinking about her father, what most annoys Granny about Cornelia?

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