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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 does Lydia say when she comes to see Granny?
2. What does Granny close her fingers around after Lydia tries to hand her back something?
3. What did Granny’s father say was his daily habit?
4. What does Granny think is going to happen after she feels something shake her?
5. What is the reason Granny gives the doctor for taking to her bed?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Granny think about tomorrow?
2. As Granny is in bed drowsing, what does she think of death?
3. After Dr. Harry leaves in the morning, what sounds does Granny hear?
4. What does Granny want said to Father Connolly when he arrives?
5. After Dr. Harry leaves in the morning, what does Granny think of while she lays and drowses?
6. What does Granny wanted picked completely this year?
7. What are Dr. Harry and Cornelia whispering about in the morning?
8. What does Granny want after Dr. Harry leaves in the morning?
9. When Granny thinks of all she did as a young widow, what does she want to do?
10. How does Hapsy interact with Granny?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
As a widow, Granny had to be independent. Was Granny always an independent woman or did she develop that quality? What things did Granny have to do on her own? How did she have to assert independence? How did her independent experience affect her life?
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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