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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 does Cornelia keep secrets?
(a) Forever
(b) Gossips about secrets
(c) Close to her breast
(d) In a public way

2. What does Granny want to tell the person she hasn’t seen for sixty years?
(a) That she hates him
(b) That she still loves him
(c) That she never missed him
(d) That she forgot him

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

4. What color rug was on the floor of the room when Granny learned she had been jilted?
(a) Brown
(b) Red
(c) Blue
(d) Green

5. When Granny reconsiders what the noise might be that she hears after the doctor leaves, what does she think it might be?
(a) Swishing newspapers
(b) Water running
(c) Hanging clothes
(d) Sweeping

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Granny mistake for Hapsy?

3. What does Dr. Harry call Granny after she tells him to respect his elders?

4. What does Granny think were in her bed yesterday?

5. Where does Granny say that Cornelia always whispers?

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