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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. As Granny remembers being jilted, what does she see in her mind’s eye?

2. As Granny looks at the valley, where will the sight that she watches move next?

3. What does Granny feel Father Connolly do toward the end of the story?

4. As Granny tries to take a little nap, where does her pillow press?

5. What does Granny decide to do when she can’t figure out why the shades are not down?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Granny see and hear Father Connolly doing at the end of the story?

2. What did one of men do when Granny learned her groom was not coming?

3. As Granny thinks further of her jilting, what does she consider?

4. What does Granny think about losing things?

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

6. Why doesn’t Granny like her husband’s picture that sits on a dresser?

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

8. What would Granny say to the man who left her at the altar if she could see him again?

9. What does Granny observe about Cornelia in the morning?

10. How does Granny describe a fog that rolls in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

The author uses stream of consciousness to tell the story. How does this technique help readers understand how Granny is deteriorating, especially in her mind? How does this technique mimic what Granny is going through as she goes through the dying process?

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