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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. How old is Granny?

2. What does Granny compare her soul to?

3. What sit on embroidered linen in Granny’s room?

4. Who tries to help Lydia put something back in Granny’s hands?

5. As Granny tries to nap, what color is the light that streams in when her eyelids waver?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What reason does Granny give Dr. Harry for taking to her bed?

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

4. How did Granny think of John, and why has her view of him changed?

5. How does Granny feel about her soul?

6. What letters does Granny intend to deal with tomorrow?

7. After Dr. Harry leaves in the morning, what does Granny think of while she lays and drowses?

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

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

10. What would be an evening ritual when the children were little?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Granny death is the last event in the story. When does it become obvious that Granny is not sick, but dying? Does Granny fear death? Is death what she expected? What emotions does she seem to feel as she dies?

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

Granny fondly remembers the days when her children were little. What did Granny most enjoy about having young children? Why does she sometimes wish to go back to those days? What has she lost as her children have grown?

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