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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many times has Granny told Cornelia that lying in bed stops circulation?

3. What pet name does Jimmy call his mother?

4. Why is it important that Granny give Lydia something special?

5. When Dr. Harry returns, how long does Granny believe that he has been gone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Granny think about childbirth and how it affected her?

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

3. Why doesn’t Granny want to see Dr. Henry again?

4. What does Granny want to do sometimes when she is frustrated with Cornelia?

5. How does Granny feel about her soul?

6. How does Hapsy interact with Granny?

7. What does Granny want said to Father Connolly when he arrives?

8. How does Granny like to have everything?

9. Who does Granny really wish to see, and where does she find her?

10. What does Granny tell herself as she thinks about being jilted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In different ways, both George and John left Granny. Which of the men left Granny because he chose to leave her? Was it easier for Granny to accept the leaving of one or the other men? How did Granny cope when George left? How did she cope when John left?

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of the story, Granny seems to have a firm grasp on reality. When does it become apparent that Granny is losing touch with reality? As she loses touch with reality, where does Granny’s mind wander? Does she realize that reality is skewed for her?

Essay Topic 3

All of Granny’s children are at her side when she dies. Do her children still respect Granny? How do Lydia and Jimmy show that they still respect their mother? How does Cornelia show respect? What is Granny’s relationship with her grown children?

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