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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. After describing Dr. Harry, how does Cornelia’s voice sound to Granny?

2. What response does Granny get when she tells the doctor what she wants?

3. After the doctor leaves her room, who does Granny believe is whispering in her ear?

4. What does Lydia say when she comes to see Granny?

5. When Granny finds the person she really wants to see, what does that person have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Granny wanted picked completely this year?

2. What does Granny feel and hear after considering whether to close the shades?

3. When Granny thinks of all she did as a young widow, what does she want to do?

4. What are some things that Granny had to do mostly by herself?

5. What does Granny think about waste?

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

7. After Dr. Harry leaves in the morning, what sounds does Granny hear?

8. How does Granny like to have everything?

9. How does Hapsy interact with Granny?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Harry frustrates Granny. What is the main complaint that Granny has with Dr. Harry? Does he make her feel threatened? Does Dr. Harry have any ability to help Granny? Why does he frustrate her so?

Essay Topic 2

Granny has a conflict with Dr. Harry. Why does Granny have conflicts with Dr. Harry? Does she have conflicts with other characters? How does conflict move along the plot of the story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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