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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 tries to take a little nap, where does her pillow press?

2. What does Granny plan to go through tomorrow?

3. How old is Granny?

4. What does Granny think is going to happen after she feels something shake her?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Cornelia’s voice make Granny think of?

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

6. As Granny considers the day she was jilted, how does she describe how the day changed once the bridegroom didn’t show?

7. What does Granny think about waste?

8. After sixty years, what does Granny decide she wants?

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

10. How does Granny feel about her soul?

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

Granny’s mind slips from the present to the past. Does Granny remember both good and bad memories? What emotions are stirred as Granny remembers the past? Do her memories prepare her to die?

Essay Topic 3

Granny lives with her daughter Cornelia. Why does Granny complain about Cornelia? Do the women treat one another with respect? How does the relationship show Granny’s sense that she is losing control?

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