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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Granny rummages around, what does she find in her mind?
(a) Memories
(b) Death
(c) Fear
(d) Anger

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

3. Who tries to help Lydia put something back in Granny’s hands?
(a) Cornelia
(b) Father Connelly
(c) Jimmy
(d) Dr. Harry

4. What does Granny think were in her bed yesterday?
(a) Fleas
(b) Spiders
(c) Ticks
(d) Sugar ants

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When someone offered to kill Granny’s missing groom, how did he swear?

2. What doesn’t Granny think Cornelia can do without asking?

3. What does Granny flick from Dr. Harry’s grasp at the beginning of the story?

4. What does Lydia put back in Granny’s hands?

5. What is the first thing Granny thinks she hears after the doctor leaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Dr. Harry and Cornelia whispering about in the morning?

2. What does Granny think Cornelia and her husband say after she asks Cornelia to get her something and why does it frustrate her?

3. After feeling something wet, what does Granny consider about Cornelia and say to her?

4. What would Granny do if the children woke in the night with nightmares?

5. What things is Granny not too old for?

6. What did Granny do that shows in the children now?

7. Who does Granny thank for helping her raise her children alone?

8. What does Granny think about losing things?

9. What did Granny do when she thought she was dying at age sixty?

10. What are the first thoughts Granny has of her jilting as she drowses?

(see the answer keys)

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