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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 happened after Granny made her will?

2. When Dr. Harry comes back, how does he describe Granny?

3. Why does Granny grasp what she grasps toward the end?

4. When Granny thinks about death, how does it feel?

5. As Granny moves toward death, how does she see her body?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Granny thinks about Cornelia’s character qualities, what does she want to do to Cornelia?

3. What would Granny do if the children woke in the night with nightmares?

4. What does Granny sense and do as she dies?

5. What would Granny say to John if she could see him again?

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

7. What happened to Granny’s world when she was jilted?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

Granny’s last name is a symbol of all she has experienced and survived in her life? What are some things that Granny has weathered? How has she dealt with the challenges in her life? Did she seem to weather all that she faced?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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