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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 many years did Granny live with kerosene lamps?
(a) 45
(b) 35
(c) 40
(d) 50

2. What did Granny always hate?
(a) Death beds
(b) Surprises
(c) Sickness
(d) Funerals

3. After thinking about Cornelia’s lampshades, what does Granny see around Dr. Harry?
(a) Rosy nimbus
(b) Dark cloud
(c) Gray fog
(d) Soft light

4. What does Cornelia do when her mother tells her to do something?
(a) Calls for the doctor
(b) Kneels and puts her head on the pillow
(c) Sits suddenly
(d) Steps backward

5. What is Granny’s last act?
(a) Rub Jimmy’s hand
(b) Grasp her rosary
(c) Say good-bye
(d) Blow out the light

Short Answer Questions

1. As Granny looks at the valley, where will the sight that she watches move next?

2. What does sleeping in the light give?

3. What pet name does Jimmy call his mother?

4. As Granny thinks and tries to nap, how does she describe the day?

5. What does Granny pull out from her dress?

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