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

5. What does Granny decide to do when she can’t figure out why the shades are not down?
(a) Get up and close the shades
(b) Hide from the light
(c) Call and ask Cornelia to close the shades
(d) Pull a blanket over her face

6. After Cornelia leaves, how long does Granny hope her children will leave her alone?
(a) 30 minutes
(b) 15 minutes
(c) A minute
(d) A couple hours

7. What word does Granny use to describe lighting the lamps?
(a) Compelling
(b) Special
(c) Beautiful
(d) Frightening

8. What does Granny wish to do with Cornelia when she thinks about her daughter’s qualities?
(a) Hug
(b) Praise
(c) Scream
(d) Spank

9. Why does Lydia come to talk with her mother?
(a) Share memories
(b) Get advice about her children
(c) Bring the grandchildren for a visit
(d) Compare recipes

10. How are Dr. Harry’s fingers described at the beginning of the story?
(a) Fat
(b) Slender
(c) Pudgy
(d) Stick-like

11. What would Granny say to her children when it was time to come in from playing?
(a) Time for bed
(b) Don’t stay out in the night air
(c) It’s getting dark
(d) Come in for supper

12. What does Granny say when she realizes she is dying?
(a) I’m not ready
(b) I can’t go yet
(c) It’s not time
(d) I have things to do

13. How does Granny describe the way her bones feel at the beginning of the story?
(a) Brittle
(b) Tight
(c) Loose
(d) Creaky

14. What does Granny ask for after she thinks about her father?
(a) Coffee
(b) Lemon juice
(c) Tea
(d) Hot toddy

15. What does Granny feel Father Connolly do toward the end of the story?
(a) Take her hand
(b) Sprinkle water on her forehead
(c) Smooth her covers
(d) Tickle her feet